Senior Sustainability Consultant

Join a global, multi-disciplinary consultancy at the forefront of sustainable real estate and low‑carbon design. This is a senior role for a commercially astute sustainability expert who can shape strategies, lead complex certification projects, and influence decision‑makers across private equity, developers and the public sector. You will work with high‑profile clients to deliver measurable environmental performance and long‑term value across diverse property portfolios.

About the Role:
You will lead the delivery of sustainability and certification projects across new construction, existing buildings and fit‑out schemes, providing strategic guidance from early concept through to operation. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will translate technical insights into clear, commercially relevant recommendations that drive decarbonisation and enhance asset value. You will also play a key role in developing client relationships, mentoring junior consultants and contributing to the growth of the sustainability offering.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage BREEAM In‑Use and BREEAM New Construction assessments across multiple asset types and project stages.
* Deliver and coordinate WELL, Fitwel and SKA certification projects, including strategy development, evidence collation and liaison with assessors/certification bodies.
* Undertake energy modelling and whole life carbon assessments, interpreting results to inform design decisions and portfolio‑level strategies.
* Use One Click LCA to model embodied and operational carbon, benchmark performance and support net zero carbon roadmaps.
* Develop sustainability frameworks and ESG strategies for private equity clients, developers and public sector organisations, aligned with their investment and policy objectives.
* Prepare clear, client‑ready reports, presentations and board‑level briefings that communicate technical findings and recommendations.
* Lead client meetings and workshops, managing expectations, identifying new opportunities and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
* Support internal knowledge development, mentoring junior team members and contributing to service innovation and best practice.

Key Requirements:
* Significant experience in sustainability consultancy within the built environment, with a track record of leading certification and decarbonisation projects.
* Proven hands‑on experience delivering BREEAM In‑Use and BREEAM New Construction projects.
* Strong practical experience with WELL and/or Fitwel, including project delivery from concept to certification.
* Demonstrable experience conducting energy modelling and whole life carbon assessments for buildings.
* Proficiency with One Click LCA or similar LCA tools in a project delivery context.
* Experience working with private equity investors, property developers and/or public sector clients on sustainability or ESG initiatives.
* Strong client management skills, including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to non‑technical audiences.

Desirable Skills:
* Experience delivering SKA assessments for fit‑out projects.
* Familiarity with wider ESG reporting frameworks and disclosure requirements relevant to real estate.
* Understanding of net zero carbon standards and transition planning for property portfolios.
* Experience in business development, proposal writing and contributing to new service offerings.
* Line management or mentoring experience within a consultancy environment.

Qualifications:
* Degree in a relevant discipline such as Sustainability, Environmental Science, Building Services Engineering, Architecture or related field.
* Professional qualification in BREEAM assessments (e.g. BREEAM UK NC or In-Use) strongly preferred.
* WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador or similar building wellness accreditation desirable.
* Additional training or certification in energy modelling, LCA or carbon management advantageous.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, IEMA, RICS, UKGBC) preferred.

If you are a senior sustainability specialist ready to lead high‑impact projects and shape low‑carbon strategies for influential clients, please apply to explore this opportunity further