Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM)
Sustainability Consultant & BREEAM Assessor
Location: Bristol
Working Policy: Hybrid
Starting Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
Are you passionate about driving sustainability in the built environment? Do you want to make a tangible impact on achieving net zero targets and improving environmental performance? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant and BREEAM Assessor to join our clients growing Energy and Sustainability team. Based at their head office in Bristol, you will work closely with our M&E and Building Physics teams to deliver meaningful change across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Overview
This role is ideal for a mission-driven professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality sustainability solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the environmental performance of projects across multiple sectors, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Benefits
Competitive starting salary of £30,000 – £40,000.
Flexible hybrid working policy to support work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Day-to-Day
Collaborating with clients and design teams to deliver sustainability certifications and assessments.
Preparing energy strategies, sustainability statements, and resource efficiency analyses.
Managing project workflows, financial performance, and reporting.
Engaging with clients to build long-term relationships and secure new opportunities.
Staying informed about industry trends and sharing knowledge with the team.
Supporting junior team members and contributing to their growth.
Conducting whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments as required.
Responsibilities
Taking ownership of sustainability certification processes, delivering BREEAM, HQM, and similar rating assessments in collaboration with clients and design teams.
Contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects, adapting to varying client and project requirements.
Providing a broad range of sustainability services, including planning-stage energy strategies, sustainability statements, and resource efficiency analysis (energy and water).
Overseeing project delivery, including coordinating workflows across teams, monitoring financial performance, and managing invoicing and reporting.
Supporting business growth through involvement in tender submissions, preparing fee proposals, and helping secure new work.
Developing and nurturing strong client relationships, both at project level and across longer-term strategic partnerships.
Staying up to date with evolving industry standards and policies, such as net zero targets and regulatory changes, and sharing insights with the wider team.
Supporting or managing junior team members and contributing to their professional development.
Engaging in whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments where project scope and experience allow.
Qualifications
Demonstrable experience delivering environmental certification projects, particularly BREEAM, with a strong track record of achieving high ratings.
Accreditation as a BREEAM Assessor (essential); additional accreditation such as BREEAM AP is advantageous.
Familiarity with a range of sustainability frameworks (e.g., HQM, WELL, SKA, Fitwel, CEEQUAL, DREAM, or similar).
A solid understanding of current sustainability drivers, including net zero carbon strategies, LETI guidance, and relevant UK regulations.
Experience managing or contributing to energy and sustainability consultancy services across project lifecycles.
Exposure to embodied carbon and life cycle assessment methodologies (beneficial but not essential).
Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including design teams and clients, across concurrent projects.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines effectively.
Clear and confident communication skills, both in written reports and verbal interactions.
A genuine interest in sustainable design and improving environmental performance within the built environment.If you are driven by a mission to create a more sustainable built environment and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we look forward to reviewing your application!
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