Sustainability & Energy Consultant

Sustainable Footprints Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is looking for a Sustainability & Energy Consultant to perform energy audits, conduct data analysis, and produce carbon calculations. The role requires a relevant degree or hands-on experience in energy or sustainability, strong Excel skills, and a UK driving license. This position offers a salary of £27,000–£32,000, opportunity for professional development, and a collaborative work environment with potential for career progression.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Flexible working hours

Hands-on mentoring

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering energy audits and carbon calculations.
• Comfortable working in a delivery-focused consultancy environment.
• Professional qualifications in energy or sustainability are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of ESOS energy audits and identification of energy efficiency opportunities.
• Producing SECR disclosures and GHG reporting outputs.
• Undertaking UK-wide site visits and producing energy action plans.

Skills

Energy audits

Data analysis

Carbon calculations

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Location: Cowfold, West Sussex (office-based with regular UK-wide site travel)

Salary: £27,000–£32,000 per annum (depending(volume=experience)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Driving licence: Essential with access to own vehicle

About Sustainable Footprints לאחרמשאתמש לאף Food… Ltd

Sustainable Footprints Ltd is an established UK sustainability and energy consultancy working with clients across industry, agriculture, estates, manufacturing, and higher education. Our work is practical, data-driven, and compliance-focused, covering ESOS)||( SECR), carbon accounting, and ISO management systems.

We are a small, experienced and growing consultancy. We pride ourselves on a culture where everyone contributes directly to live client delivery and takes responsibility and accountability for their work.

The Role

We are seeking a Sustainability & Energy Consultant who is ready to take on real responsibility. This role is designed for someone who already has practical experience in energy audits, data analysis and carbon calculations and is keen to build depth and breadth of experience.

You will work closely with everyone in our team including our senior consultants, leading site visits, navigating complex datasets, and taking ownership of defined workstreams. This is a role for someone who wants to move beyond junior-level support and become a versatile, delivery-focused consultant.

You will be expected to support live projects from.gdx from the outset, including site work, data analysis, and client-facing delivery, with guidance and oversight from senior consultants.

Reporting to the Operations Director you will work closely with other senior consultants and the Managing Director, supporting delivery across multiple client projects and gradually taking ownership of allocated clients and defined workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of ESOS energy audits, including site visits, data gathering, and identification of energy efficiency opportunities
• Energy and carbon calculations (Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 categories)
• Producing SECR disclosures and wider GHG reporting outputs
• Undertaking UK-wide site visits, walkthroughs, and basic buildings or fleet audits.
• Producing energy action plans, opportunity assessments, and business cases
• Assisting with ISO 50001 and ISO 14064 related energy and environmental work
• Preparing clear, structured client reports and calculation work ihres
• Working confidently with energy, fuel, and utility datasets
• Providing general consultancy support across sustainability and compliance projects

About You

You will have a relevant degree or be post-apprentice qualified or equivalent practical experience in energy, engineering, sustainability, or a related field, and be comfortable working in a practical, delivery-focused consultancy environment.

You will have hands‑on experience of energy audits, carbon calculations, site-based work, ISO and carbon reduction strategy, and be keen to build depth and responsibility across live client projects. Professional qualifications in energy, carbon, or ISO-related disciplines (for example lead auditor/ practitioner or ESOS assessor) is advantageous but not essential.

You will be organised and reliable, with the ability to manage your own workload, support multiple projects, and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues. You should be comfortable working directly with clients, contributing positively to meetings, and following work through to completion. Strong Excel and data‑handling skills are essential, alongside clear written communication and confidence discussing technical findings.

Just as important is your attitude and approach. We are a small, growing consultancy where everyone supports one another, and takes ownership. You will bring a positive, can‑do attitude, energy and enthusiasm for both the work and the team. You will be adaptable, curious and willing to turn your hand to a range of tasks, as well as being comfortable working in a collaborative environment without rigid role boundaries.

• A relevant degree or be post‑apprentice qualified or equivalent.
• Practical experience in energy, engineering, sustainability, or a relatedacus field.
• Be comfortable working in a practical, delivery-focused consultancy environment.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to our rural location and the requirement for regular UK-wide site visits, independent travel essential for this role.
• Hands‑on experience delivering energy audits, energy assessments and carbon calculations beyond energy.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication and confidence discussing findings internally and with clients.
• Exposure to ESOS, SECR, ISO 50001, ISO14001, or ISO 14064.
• Experience in a consultancy or client‑facing environment.
• Familiarity with UK energy, sustainability and carbon reporting frameworks.
• A genuine interest in developing a long‑term career in the energy, sustainability, ESG and compliance field.

What We Offer

• A salary of £27,000–£32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• A delivery‑focused approach to flexible and home working, with flexi‑time structured around agreed core hours once probation has been successfully completed.
• The opportunity to work from home where appropriate, balanced with office presence, team collaboration, and client site requirements.
• A professional, trust‑based working culture that values self‑discipline, accountability, and effective time management.
• 25 days’ annual leave.
• Clear, sensible working time arrangements that recognise the realities of site work, travel, consultancy delivery and work/life balance.
• Hands‑on mentoring and support from experienced consultants, with exposure to complex, real‑world energy and carbon projects.
• Early responsibility and meaningful involvement in live client work, including site visits, audits, and reporting, rather than being kept in the background.
• A collaborative, supportive SME working environment where contributions and individuals are valued, ideas are welcomed, and everyone works together to get the job done.
• Varied and interesting work across a diverse client base.
• Clear expectations, regular feedback, and structured development based on performance and delivery, not time served.
• Potential for funded professional development aligned to the role and the individual, including relevant energy, carbon, and ISO-related training.
• The opportunity to ایسا build strong project and client management skills in a trusted, supportive setting.

Progression

Progression in this role is based on demonstrated delivery and your ability to take ownership of workstreams, rather than time served.

As a growing SME, we offer an environment where your career can evolve alongside the business. While the natural path is toward a Senior Consultant position, there is scope to build deeper expertise in line with emerging industry frameworks and client needs. This includes the opportunity to develop into lead roles within our ISO management systems workstream or emerging areas such as UK ETS, CSRD, and TCFD.

We invest time and trust in our people and value those who want to grow with us.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a detailed covering note outlining your practical and relevant experience and why you are interested in working in a small, delivery‑focused consultancy.