Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant (Building Services)

WSP Global Inc.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in building sustainability in London seeks an Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant to enhance their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of sustainable solutions across significant portfolios, ensuring compliance with UK sustainability legislation. Ideal for those passionate about sustainability in construction with expertise in net-zero initiatives. The company offers hybrid work policies, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible time-management options

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability consulting and driving design.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate training for junior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of sustainable building solutions.
• Develop sustainability approaches for major projects.
• Increase industry profile to secure new work.

Skills

Net Zero understanding

Low Carbon Design

Proven sustainability assessments

BREEAM knowledge

Thermal modeling understanding

Job description

Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant (Building Services)

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WSP has an excellent new role for an Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions on high profile projects and major frameworks as part of a growing national team based in the London office.

Your Team

The Building Performance team primarily supports the UK business in terms of energy, carbon and holistic sustainability advice within the Built Environment. The team covers a central role in P&B multi‑disciplinary projects coordinating all WSP disciplines towards the delivery of sustainable designs. It provides sustainability & energy master planning advice for both urban and semi‑rural developments, and supports the delivery of BREEAM, LEED, WELL and NABERS consulting services.

A Little More About Your Role

We are looking for a Sustainability Specialist to lead the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability leadership and coordination on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop the approach for sustainability across significant portfolios and major frameworks.
• Increase WSP’s profile in the industry, help secure new work and improve the quality and technical knowledge relating to sustainable design.
• Undertake business development activities including attending B2B meetings with clients and professionals and attending industry social events, leveraging existing client relationships around the UK.
• Understand and support client’s brief in matters of sustainability and translate their aspirations into practicable delivery models.
• Coordinate sustainability delivery across design teams and stakeholders internally and externally.
• Identify opportunities for cross‑selling services and coordinate with WSP experts across other teams within the business.
• Support the growth of the existing team through recruitment and development of staff.
• Prepare high‑quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions.
• Understand and apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience in Net Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials.
• Experience as a sustainability consultant, leading sustainability assessments.
• Proven track record of driving design teams to maximise sustainability with sound assessment skills, including multiple certifications.
• Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design.
• Champion of sustainability who has led and encouraged behavioural change throughout the business.
• Driver of innovation and best practice, who has clearly communicated benefits to colleagues and clients.
• Bid support – supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen.
• Understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of thermal modelling and low‑carbon energy strategies.
• Understanding of current planning policies across the UK – in relation to sustainability and Net Zero targets.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information and non‑technical information to clients both inside and outside the business.
• Presentation skills and time management.
• Ability to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s In It For You?

WSP offers a hybrid working policy, flexible time‑management options, and a range of benefits including health & wellbeing programmes and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.