Senior/Sustainability Consultant

isepglobal; Leeds, Manchester, City of Edinburgh, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and sustainability practice in the UK seeks a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant to join their dynamic team. The role involves developing sustainability strategies, leading environmental assessments, and mentoring juniors. Candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in the built environment, and a passion for sustainability. This role offers extensive professional development opportunities and benefits such as a 9-day fortnight scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

9-day fortnight scheme

Extensive professional development opportunities

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Up to 30 days' annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience within the built environment sector.
• Previous work in a sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop holistic sustainability strategies for developments.
• Lead environmental assessments like BREEAM and WELL.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal initiatives.

Skills

Energy performance modelling

Whole life carbon assessments

Net Zero carbon strategies

Circular economy statements

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or related scientific discipline

Job description

01st December, 2025

Sustainability Consultant / Senior Sustainability Consultant

Locations: Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow

Category: Sustainability

Type: Full-time

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant to join a respected engineering and sustainability practice with offices across the UK. You will be part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking sustainability team recognised for delivering innovative, human‑centred and environmentally responsible solutions across the built environment. This role offers the chance to work on high‑impact projects across all sectors, whilst contributing to the continued development of industry‑leading sustainability approaches.

Why Join Us?

You will become part of an organisation that places people, wellbeing and professional growth at its core. Benefits include:

• A 9‑day fortnight scheme
• Extensive technical and professional development opportunities
• Thriving community groups and regular social events
• Private medical cover
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Stock options
• Up to 30 days' annual leave
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values individuality and personal growth

The Role

Working within an established national sustainability team, you will support the delivery of sustainable design and best‑practice consultancy across a diverse project portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing holistic sustainability strategies for new and existing developments
• Leading the delivery of environmental and wellbeing assessments such as BREEAM, WELL and Home Quality Mark from concept through to post‑construction
• Undertaking a range of technical analyses, which may include:
  • Embodied and operational carbon assessments
  • Whole life carbon modelling
  • Circular economy consultancy
  • Building performance modelling, including operational energy estimates and overheating assessments
• Supporting clients in shaping energy and sustainability strategies that promote innovation and high environmental performance
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Contributing to internal research, development and Technical Excellence initiatives, with opportunities to lead industry‑facing studies and author guidance documents

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to both your own professional development and the evolution of sustainable design practices across the industry.

About You

You will bring experience and capability in a selection of the following areas:

• Energy performance modelling
• Whole life carbon assessments (embodied and operational) using platforms such as OneClick
• Net Zero carbon strategies
• Circular economy statements

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• Experience within the built environment sector
• Previous work in a sustainability or engineering consultancy
• A relevant degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline
• Strong communication skills and confidence working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• A genuine passion for sustainability and delivering positive environmental outcomes
• Enthusiasm for contributing to a progressive, industry‑leading team