01st December, 2025

Sustainability Consultant / Senior Sustainability Consultant

Locations: Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow

Category: Sustainability

Type: Full-time

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant to join a respected engineering and sustainability practice with offices across the UK. You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking sustainability team recognised for delivering innovative, human-centred and environmentally responsible solutions across the built environment. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects across all sectors, whilst contributing to the continued development of industry-leading sustainability approaches.

Why Join Us?

Benefits include:

• A 9-day fortnight scheme
• Extensive technical and professional development opportunities
• Thriving community groups and regular social events
• Private medical cover
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Stock options
• Up to 30 days' annual leave
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values individuality and personal growth

The Role

Working within an established national sustainability team, you will support the delivery of sustainable design and best-practice consultancy across a diverse project portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing holistic sustainability strategies for new and existing developments
• Leading the delivery of environmental and wellbeing assessments such as BREEAM, WELL and Home Quality Mark from concept through to post-construction
• Undertaking a range of technical analyses, which may include:
  • Embodied and operational carbon assessments
  • Whole life carbon modelling
  • Circular economy consultancy
  • Building performance modelling, including operational energy estimates and overheating assessments
• Supporting clients in shaping energy and sustainability strategies that promote innovation and high environmental performance
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Contributing to internal research, development and Technical Excellence initiatives, with opportunities to lead industry-facing studies and author guidance documents

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to both your own professional development and the evolution of sustainable design practices across the industry.

About You

You will bring experience and capability in a selection of the following areas:

• Energy performance modelling
• Whole life carbon assessments (embodied and operational) using platforms such as OneClick
• Net Zero carbon strategies
• Circular economy statements

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• Experience within the built environment sector
• Previous work in a sustainability or engineering consultancy
• A relevant degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline
• Strong communication skills and confidence working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• A genuine passion for sustainability and delivering positive environmental outcomes
• Enthusiasm for contributing to a progressive, industry-leading team