2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant – Leeds

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About Us

Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and beyond.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring outstanding design and operational performance that meets community needs.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. Joining Hoare Lea gives you a business that enriches your knowledge, supports wellbeing and welcomes individuality, along with a 9‑day fortnight scheme, community groups, networking events, and extensive professional and technical development. We offer extensive benefits: private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options and up to 30 days annual leave.

About The Role

As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant you’ll learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills while helping internal teams to deliver sustainability tasks for diverse projects.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Undertake building performance simulation and energy‑related workstreams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools, and techniques.
• Develop energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
• Support the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies, where necessary.
• Assist in delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.) from early design stages to completion.
• Develop an understanding and knowledge of whole‑life carbon reporting to support clients Net Zero Carbon strategies.
• Communicate and engage with clients, design teams and contractors on projects, including site visits during construction phases.
• Engage directly with industry through research and development studies and authoring guidance, offering a chance to influence the sector.

Why Work For Us?

• You’ll collaborate with industry’s best, working across specialists.
• You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects across all sectors.
• You’ll advance your career thanks to the structured Career Paths framework.

About You

To be Successful in this role

• Educated to degree level in Engineering, Architecture or the Built Environment.
• Knowledge or awareness of one or more of: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling.
• Appreciation of broader sustainability issues (sustainability governance, reporting, strategies, climate‑change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.).
• Relish being part of a dynamic team within a respected firm.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Serious about sustainability.

How To Apply

To apply, complete a CV profile and submit your application. For hints and tips, click here. Please apply for only one location – you may specify other preferences, but if you apply for multiple locations only the first will be considered. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role; only candidates already authorised to work in the UK will be considered.

Adjustments and Accommodations

We welcome adjustments or accommodations to ensure your participation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Flexible Working

We support healthy work‑life balance and welcome flexible arrangements (part‑time, term‑time, remote).

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