Senior Sustainability Consultant

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Jun 06, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Senior Consultant - LCA & Circular Economy

Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 41,000 - 52,000



Overview

An established sustainability and engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the delivery of Whole Life Carbon, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Circular Economy projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of new build, refurbishment and fit-out developments.

If you are an experienced sustainability professional looking to further develop your technical expertise, take ownership of projects, and contribute to a growing sustainability team, this could be an excellent next step in your career.



Benefits

A competitive benefits package, including:

  • Salary: 41,000 - 52,000
  • Hybrid working model (up to 3 days working from home)
  • Private healthcare coverage
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Support for professional memberships and certifications
  • Additional holiday incentives
  • Access to electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes


Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

  • Collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver sustainability-focused solutions
  • Undertaking LCA and Embodied Carbon assessments using OneClick LCA
  • Supporting the development of Circular Economy strategies and reports
  • Managing project deliverables and supporting project coordination
  • Assisting with client meetings and technical workshops
  • Staying up to date with industry guidance and best practice


Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will:

  • Deliver Whole Life Carbon and Embodied Carbon assessments using OneClick LCA
  • Prepare Circular Economy Statements and supporting documentation
  • Produce reports in line with BREEAM and GLA requirements
  • Advise project teams on carbon reduction opportunities and sustainable design strategies
  • Manage project workstreams and maintain strong client relationships
  • Support and mentor junior consultants where appropriate
  • Assist with business development activities, proposals, and client engagement


Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will need:

  • 3+ years' experience within LCA, Embodied Carbon, or Circular Economy consultancy
  • Proficiency in using OneClick LCA software
  • Experience delivering BREEAM and GLA-compliant assessments
  • Understanding of RICS, LETI, UKGBC, and Net Zero Carbon guidance
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • A relevant degree in Sustainability, Engineering, or a related discipline

If you are looking to progress your career within a growing sustainability consultancy and work on impactful projects that drive positive environmental outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.