Sustainability Engineering

Cundall Johnston & Partners LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking talented sustainability students for a Year in Industry position based in London. This role offers the chance to engage in exciting sustainable design projects aimed at minimizing the use of natural resources. Candidates should be pursuing a degree related to Sustainability or Engineering and be passionate about improving the built environment. Responsibilities include developing energy modelling skills and contributing to sustainability strategies. The company values equality and diversity in its hiring.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and skills in energy modelling.
• Assist with the development of energy and sustainability strategies.
• Work on building physics and net zero services.

Skills

Passion for improving the built environment

Interest in design and sustainable design principles

Organised and methodical in task management

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Working towards a degree in Sustainability, the Built Environment or Engineering

On track to achieve a 2:1 or above

Preferably undertaking your penultimate year of study

Job description

Sustainability Engineering - Year in Industry

Cundall are an award winning international multi-disciplinary consultancy, operating throughout the UK, Australia, Asia, MENA and Europe.

Cundall’s leading Sustainability & Building Physics team is a key part of our international business. As a recognised leader in sustainability across the world, our team believes that we have so much more we can and need to do. With a brilliant track record of designing innovative, sustainable and energy efficient solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources, the team are looking for placements who are passionate about helping us make a positive impact to our environment and a difference to our homes, offices, industry and community.

As a medium-sized but truly international consultancy, we are big enough to be able to provide a wide range of challenging projects for our staff, but still at a size where our students can be treated as individuals and given real responsibility at an early stage.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for talented sustainability student to join our team in London in 2026, to work on some of the most exciting sustainable design projects in the UK and around the world.

Working under the guidance and supervision of the experienced team, you’ll develop your existing knowledge and skills in energy modelling and assist with the development of energy and sustainability strategies for new build and existing buildings. You will find yourself working on projects that fall within the following workstreams:

• Building physics and parametric model services
• Building performance and operational energy optimisation
• Certification and compliance
• Health and wellbeing advice and guidance
• Net zero and whole life carbon services
• Sustainability design and ESG services

With the opportunity to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop over time, you’ll be supported and encouraged to work towards Chartership through one of our accredited training schemes.

The Skills

• On track to achieve a 2:1 or above
• Working towards a degree in Sustainability, the Built Environment or Engineering
• Preferably undertaking your penultimate year of study
• Have a passion for improving the built environment
• Be interested in design and sustainable design principles

With a real passion forsustainable design, you’re organised and methodical in your approach to managing your tasks and priorities, you strive to meet deadlines and have a close appreciation of the commercial factors which affect design solutions.

Cundall values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.