Senior Sustainability Consultant

Job Overview
A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Cardiff or Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability work across a wide range of sectors and projects.

The successful candidate will join a national sustainability group known for its innovative, practical, and forward-thinking approach to sustainable development in the built environment. The team works across all phases of design and construction, delivering strategies that enhance environmental performance and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop holistic sustainability strategies for building and infrastructure projects.

• Lead environmental and wellbeing assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, and similar frameworks.

• Deliver technical modelling and assessments, including:

  • Energy modelling using IES VE

  • Embodied and whole life carbon assessments using One Click LCA

  • Circular economy evaluations

  • Building performance simulations (operational energy, overheating, etc.)

• Advise clients on energy and sustainability strategies for both new and existing developments.

• Mentor junior consultants on project delivery, technical skills, and planning.

• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives within the technical team.

• Engage in industry research, author guidance documents, and support thought leadership efforts.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge in several of the following areas:

• Energy modelling experience using IES VE, and other building performance tools (e.g., ApacheHVAC, Part L compliance, NABERS, Passivhaus)

• Environmental certification schemes (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, Fitwel)

• Preparation of sustainability-related planning documents (e.g., energy strategies, sustainability statements, whole life carbon assessments)

• Environmental Impact Assessments with a focus on climate resilience and carbon emissions

• Whole life carbon and embodied carbon experience using One Click LCA

• Net zero carbon strategies and circular economy consulting

• Relevant experience in the built environment sector, preferably in sustainability or engineering consultancy

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field

This opportunity offers a generous package and extensive benefits. There are multiple routes for progression, made possible through support and training, helping to develop you in your career.

If this is of interest send a message to Ethan williams on linkedIn or reach out on (phone number removed).