About the Role
<p>Sustainability Consultant & BREEAM Assessor</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol<br /><strong>Working Policy:</strong> Hybrid<br /><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,000 – £40,000</p>
<p>Are you passionate about driving sustainability in the built environment? Do you want to make a tangible impact on achieving net zero targets and improving environmental performance? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a <strong>Sustainability Consultant and BREEAM Assessor</strong> to join our clients growing Energy and Sustainability team. Based at their head office in Bristol, you will work closely with our M&E and Building Physics teams to deliver meaningful change across a diverse portfolio of projects.</p>
<h2><strong>Overview</strong></h2>
<p>This role is ideal for a mission-driven professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality sustainability solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the environmental performance of projects across multiple sectors, contributing to a more sustainable future.</p>
<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Competitive starting salary of £30,000 – £40,000.</li>
<li>Flexible hybrid working policy to support work-life balance.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li>
<li>The chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future.</li>
<li>A collaborative and supportive team environment.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Day-to-Day</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Collaborating with clients and design teams to deliver sustainability certifications and assessments.</li>
<li>Preparing energy strategies, sustainability statements, and resource efficiency analyses.</li>
<li>Managing project workflows, financial performance, and reporting.</li>
<li>Engaging with clients to build long-term relationships and secure new opportunities.</li>
<li>Staying informed about industry trends and sharing knowledge with the team.</li>
<li>Supporting junior team members and contributing to their growth.</li>
<li>Conducting whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments as required.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Taking ownership of sustainability certification processes, delivering BREEAM, HQM, and similar rating assessments in collaboration with clients and design teams.</li>
<li>Contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects, adapting to varying client and project requirements.</li>
<li>Providing a broad range of sustainability services, including planning-stage energy strategies, sustainability statements, and resource efficiency analysis (energy and water).</li>
<li>Overseeing project delivery, including coordinating workflows across teams, monitoring financial performance, and managing invoicing and reporting.</li>
<li>Supporting business growth through involvement in tender submissions, preparing fee proposals, and helping secure new work.</li>
<li>Developing and nurturing strong client relationships, both at project level and across longer-term strategic partnerships.</li>
<li>Staying up to date with evolving industry standards and policies, such as net zero targets and regulatory changes, and sharing insights with the wider team.</li>
<li>Supporting or managing junior team members and contributing to their professional development.</li>
<li>Engaging in whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments where project scope and experience allow.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrable experience delivering environmental certification projects, particularly BREEAM, with a strong track record of achieving high ratings.</li>
<li>Accreditation as a BREEAM Assessor (essential); additional accreditation such as BREEAM AP is advantageous.</li>
<li>Familiarity with a range of sustainability frameworks (e.g., HQM, WELL, SKA, Fitwel, CEEQUAL, DREAM, or similar).</li>
<li>A solid understanding of current sustainability drivers, including net zero carbon strategies, LETI guidance, and relevant UK regulations.</li>
<li>Experience managing or contributing to energy and sustainability consultancy services across project lifecycles.</li>
<li>Exposure to embodied carbon and life cycle assessment methodologies (beneficial but not essential).</li>
<li>Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including design teams and clients, across concurrent projects.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines effectively.</li>
<li>Clear and confident communication skills, both in written reports and verbal interactions.</li>
<li>A genuine interest in sustainable design and improving environmental performance within the built environment.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are driven by a mission to create a more sustainable built environment and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we look forward to reviewing your application!</p>
<p><strong>Sound like an interesting fit? Apply now</strong></p>
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