Senior Sustainability Consultant

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • May 02, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM Specialist)

30,000 - 40,000 Manchester Hybrid



Overview

My client is seeking an experienced BREEAM Sustainability Consultant to join their Manchester team. This role is focused on delivering BREEAM assessments across a diverse portfolio of projects, including workplace, healthcare, education, residential, and mixed-use developments.

You will play a key role in leading BREEAM certification processes, supporting compliance with UK Building Regulations, and contributing to wider sustainability strategies within a well-established, multidisciplinary design practice.



Benefits

  • Employee profit share scheme
  • Private medical, life, and income protection insurance
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Flexible benefits and holiday options
  • Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and structured career development
  • Regular social, wellbeing, and team events


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver BREEAM assessments from pre-assessment through to certification
  • Act as the primary point of contact for BREEAM-related queries across project teams
  • Produce and review SBEM calculations and support compliance with Part L and Part O regulations
  • Undertake life cycle assessments using One Click LCA
  • Provide clear, actionable sustainability advice to clients and design teams
  • Support delivery of net zero carbon strategies and environmental performance targets
  • Ensure projects align with relevant environmental standards and legislation


Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering BREEAM assessments (essential)
  • Strong working knowledge of SBEM and UK Building Regulations (Part L & Part O)
  • Experience using One Click LCA for lifecycle/embodied carbon analysis
  • Background in built environment sustainability consultancy
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams


Desirable

  • Experience with additional certifications (e.g. LEED, WELL, NABERS)
  • Knowledge of ESG frameworks and net zero strategies


Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take a lead role in BREEAM delivery within a highly respected design practice, working on impactful, high-profile projects while developing your technical expertise in a supportive environment.