Graduate Sustainability Consultant

Birmingham
£26,000 – £29,000

A well-established, employee-owned consultancy is looking for a passionate Graduate Sustainability Consultant to join its Birmingham office. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has grown into a close-knit and motivated team that takes pride in delivering high-quality, practical, and environmentally responsible solutions for a wide range of clients.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave package
• Company-backed pension contributions
• Support for professional development and qualifications
• Clearly structured career progression pathway
• Enhanced family leave policies (maternity, paternity, and shared parental)
• Paid volunteering days to support community initiatives
• Life assurance benefit
• Access to a confidential employee support programme
• Opportunity to join an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

The Role:

The successful candidate will support the delivery of sustainability strategies for new and existing developments. Working alongside engineers and senior consultants, they will contribute to a range of services including:

• BREEAM, LEED, and WELL assessments
• Net zero carbon strategies
• Energy modelling and building performance analysis
• Life cycle assessments and circular economy principles
• Climate risk and adaptation planning
• Sustainability statements and planning support

Candidate Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Environmental Science, Sustainability, Building Services Engineering, Architecture, or similar)
• A strong interest in sustainable design and environmental performance in the built environment
• Analytical mindset with good numerical and written communication skills
• Familiarity with industry tools (e.g. IES-VE, OneClick LCA, or similar) is desirable but not essential

If you are interested in this Graduate Sustainability Consultant role, please send your CV to callum.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk