Junior Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM)

Junior Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM)

Location: Cheshire - hybrid
Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Penguin Recruitment are representing a well-established and fast-growing sustainability consultancy within the built environment, who are seeking a Junior Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM) to join their expanding sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects across the UK while benefiting from flexible, remote working.

What's Offered

• Structured training and ongoing professional development with clear progression pathwaysCompany-provided equipment (laptop, phone).
• Private medical insurance.
• Professional memberships and BREEAM re-licensing costs covered.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Regular team days and industry networking events.
• Strong long-term career prospects, including senior and management-level roles as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver BREEAM assessments across various schemes, including Commercial, Residential, Education, and Mixed-Use developments.
• Manage projects from feasibility through to final certification.
• Provide early-stage sustainability and BREEAM strategy advice to clients and design teams.
• Prepare BREEAM reports, evidence trackers, and technical submissions.
• Liaise with BRE, clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities.
• Support design teams in achieving targeted BREEAM ratings cost-effectively.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and design information for compliance.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and best-practice guidance.
• Support and mentor junior sustainability consultants and assessors.

Requirements

• Experience delivering BREEAM assessments within a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of BREEAM methodology, evidence requirements, and BRE processes.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

Desirable:

• BREEAM AP qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience with additional sustainability services (EPCs, SAP/SBEM, Energy Statements).
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning policy.
• Experience supporting Net Zero, Whole Life-Cycle Carbon, or ESG reporting.

Interested in this or any other Sustainability and Energy roles, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.