Senior BREEAM Assessor

Senior Sustainability Consultant - Environmental and Wellbeing Certifications

London | -45,000 - -55,000 (dependant on experience) | Hybrid (Post probation)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead and grow our clients Environmental and Wellbeing Certifications team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with expertise in BREEAM, WELL, and LEED certifications to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will oversee a team of four consultants, primarily focused on building certifications, while also contributing to the strategic development of the team''s services.

This role is ideal for someone with 5+ years of experience in sustainability consulting who is looking to step into a leadership position. My client is looking for someone who is knowledgeable, approachable, and eager to mentor junior team members while delivering high-quality results for our clients.

Benefits

• 36-hour work week.
• 26 days of annual leave, plus a volunteer day.
• Pension contribution.
• Access to a company healthcare scheme.
• Long-term sickness insurance.
• Mental health support services.
• Opportunities for formal and informal training.
• Clear career development pathways.

Day-to-Day

• Work primarily in the office to foster collaboration, cross-team communication, and mentorship opportunities.
• Lead team meetings, provide technical guidance, and oversee project progress.
• Support junior team members in their professional development and certification training.
• After the probation period, transition to a hybrid working pattern of four days in the office and one day remote.
• Engage with clients to provide expert advice and ensure project success.

Responsibilities



Team Leadership, Development & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sustainability consultants specializing in environmental and wellbeing certifications.
• Provide technical guidance on BREEAM, WELL, and other relevant certification schemes.
• Support the professional growth of team members through training and accreditation opportunities.
• Manage team workload, project allocation, and ensure quality assurance of deliverables.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to grow and diversify the team''s workload.
• Contribute to proposals and develop strong client relationships.
• Oversee financial forecasting and invoicing for the team.

Project Oversight

• Manage the delivery of BREEAM and WELL certification projects across a diverse portfolio of developments.
• Provide senior technical review and strategic direction during key project stages.
• Ensure projects meet certification requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, offering expert advice on environmental and wellbeing certification strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, architecture, building services, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years'' experience in sustainability consulting within the built environment.
• Accredited BREEAM Assessor/AP and/or WELL AP (or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering certification projects and leading or mentoring teams.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of BREEAM, WELL, and environmental performance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through sustainability certification processes.

If you are passionate about sustainability and have the expertise to lead a team delivering BREEAM, WELL, and LEED certifications, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the built environment while advancing your career in a supportive and professional setting.

Sound like an interesting fit? Apply now to take the next step!

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