Senior Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant £40,000 - £50,000 | Manchester | Hybrid Opportunity Overview My market leading client is seeking a mission-driven Sustainability Consultant to join our dynamic team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging, high-profile projects within interdisciplinary studios. These projects span multiple sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, sport, leisure, and residential. As a Sustainability Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable solutions for the built environment, contributing to a better future while working with a leading global design practice that has been solving problems and creating innovative spaces for over 60 years. Benefits My client offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including: * Employee profit share scheme. * Tax-efficient smart benefits. * Private medical insurance, life insurance, and sickness insurance. * Interest-free season ticket loans. * Health screening. * Opportunity to buy or swap holidays. * Access to professional development opportunities, including an internal learning platform, CPD events, annual appraisals, and a mentoring scheme. * Regular international and studio-based social, sporting, and charitable events, including month-end socials, hiking clubs, wellbeing webinars, and toolbox talks. Day-to-Day * Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and deliver sustainability strategies. * Conduct environmental assessments and provide actionable recommendations. * Monitor and report on sustainability performance metrics. * Engage in professional development opportunities, including CPD events, mentoring, and training. * Contribute to reducing the environmental impact of operations and projects. * Participate in studio-based and international events, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Responsibilities * Develop and implement sustainability strategies and monitoring frameworks. * Conduct net zero carbon strategies and assessments. * Provide consultancy on NABERS and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. * Deliver environmental assessments such as LEED, Ska, or WELL Building Standard certifications. * Successfully deliver BREEAM assessments. * Utilise tools such as One Click LCA to assess life cycle impacts. * Reduce the environmental impact of day-to-day operations in line with ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications. * Stay informed on environmental policy, legislative landscapes, and future trajectories to provide expert advice. Qualifications * Previous experience in providing built-environment-related consultancy and environmental assessments. * Strong understanding of environmental policy, legislation, and its future trajectory. * Proven track record in delivering sustainability assessments and strategies. * Familiarity with tools and certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, Ska, WELL, NABERS, and One Click LCA. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams. Why Join? This role offers a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. You will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that make a tangible difference in the world, all while being part of a supportive and innovative team. Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step