Sustainability Consultant

Senior Sustainability Consultant

-40,000 - -50,000 | Manchester | Hybrid Working | BREEAM Expertise

Overview

We are partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Sustainability Consultant for their Manchester studio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering sustainable solutions across a broad range of high-profile projects.

You''ll be involved in a variety of sectors including commercial workplace, healthcare, education, residential, sport, and leisure. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you''ll contribute to shaping innovative and environmentally responsible design strategies.

Benefits

• Profit share scheme

• Flexible, tax-efficient benefits

• Private healthcare, life assurance, and income protection

• Interest-free travel loans

• Health assessments

• Holiday purchase and exchange options

• Structured professional development (CPD, mentoring, internal learning platform)

• Regular social, wellbeing, and team events across the business

The Role

• Work closely with clients and internal teams to develop and implement sustainability strategies

• Carry out environmental assessments and provide practical, data-driven recommendations

• Track and report on sustainability performance across projects

• Support continuous improvement in environmental performance across both projects and operations

• Engage in ongoing learning and development through training, mentoring, and CPD activities

• Contribute to a collaborative team culture through participation in studio and company-wide initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Develop sustainability strategies, including frameworks for monitoring and reporting performance

• Deliver net zero carbon studies and advisory services

• Provide guidance on NABERS and wider ESG requirements

• Lead or support environmental certification processes such as BREEAM, LEED, SKA, and WELL

• Carry out life cycle assessments using tools such as One Click LCA

• Support compliance with environmental standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001

• Keep up to date with evolving legislation, policy, and industry trends to inform project delivery

About You

• Experience within sustainability consultancy in the built environment

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and industry drivers

• Track record of delivering sustainability strategies and certification processes

• Familiarity with key frameworks and tools including BREEAM, LEED, WELL, NABERS, SKA, and LCA software

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a well-established consultancy, working on impactful projects that contribute to a more sustainable built environment. You''ll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

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