Senior to Principal Sustainability Consultant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm focused on sustainability is seeking a Senior to Principal Consultant in London to lead BREEAM projects and develop sustainability strategies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, be a qualified BREEAM Assessor, and possess strong communication and project delivery skills. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Flexible benefits

Community involvement

Qualifications

• Degree in building physics, environmental design, or sustainability.
• Qualified BREEAM Assessor with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of sustainability legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of BREEAM projects.
• Manage workload to meet project deadlines.
• Produce reports offering advice to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Project delivery

Self-motivated

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Relevant degree (BEng or BSc)

Qualified BREEAM Assessor

Tools

TAS for Part L modelling

OneClick LCA

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping a net-zero, climate-resilient future? At Stantec, we’re not just talking about sustainability, we’re delivering it. Join our growing team and help drive innovative, high-impact strategies across some of the UK’s most exciting projects.

From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we’re proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior to Principal Consultant to join our Benchmarking team and who is enthusiastic about driving a sustainable, net-zero future, with a focus on developing strategies.

This is an opportunity for you to develop our growing SES offering locally, as part of wider team across the UK. You will be naturally proactive and help support the development of the local service offering in response to evolving national and local legislative drivers.

Your key responsibilities will be to provide support in the following areas (list not exhaustive):

• Leading the delivery of BREEAM projects;
• Energy & Sustainability Statements and LCC/ LCA assessment;
• Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines;
• Reviewing project details and develop targets for sustainability;
• Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assess this against the project’s targets and provide feedback or follow-up;
• Set up and maintain projects via the project evidence tracker;
• Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members;
• Producing reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams;
• Attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets;

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher;
• Qualified BREEAM Assessor;
• Background in building physics/environmental design, environmental science or sustainability related disciplines;
• Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques;
• Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability legislation;
• Knowledge of or technical ability in building services related disciplines.
• Ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic;
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills;
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment;
• Client relationship management skills;
• Proven track record of project delivery;
• Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable) and LCA experience (OneClick LCA preferable);
• Experience developing and managing others;
• Emerging business development and sales skills;
• Strong business development experience.

What We Offer

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

Culture and Inclusion

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience, so we ask that any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application is disclosed so appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.

ReqID: 7904