Sustainability Consultant

Senior Sustainability Consultant £40,000 - £50,000 | Manchester | Hybrid Working | BREEAM Expertise Overview We are partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Sustainability Consultant for their Manchester studio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering sustainable solutions across a broad range of high-profile projects. You'll be involved in a variety of sectors including commercial workplace, healthcare, education, residential, sport, and leisure. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you'll contribute to shaping innovative and environmentally responsible design strategies. Benefits Profit share scheme Flexible, tax-efficient benefits Private healthcare, life assurance, and income protection Interest-free travel loans Health assessments Holiday purchase and exchange options Structured professional development (CPD, mentoring, internal learning platform) Regular social, wellbeing, and team events across the business The Role Work closely with clients and internal teams to develop and implement sustainability strategies Carry out environmental assessments and provide practical, data-driven recommendations Track and report on sustainability performance across projects Support continuous improvement in environmental performance across both projects and operations Engage in ongoing learning and development through training, mentoring, and CPD activities Contribute to a collaborative team culture through participation in studio and company-wide initiatives Key Responsibilities Develop sustainability strategies, including frameworks for monitoring and reporting performance Deliver net zero carbon studies and advisory services Provide guidance on NABERS and wider ESG requirements Lead or support environmental certification processes such as BREEAM, LEED, SKA, and WELL Carry out life cycle assessments using tools such as One Click LCA Support compliance with environmental standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 Keep up to date with evolving legislation, policy, and industry trends to inform project delivery About You Experience within sustainability consultancy in the built environment Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and industry drivers Track record of delivering sustainability strategies and certification processes Familiarity with key frameworks and tools including BREEAM, LEED, WELL, NABERS, SKA, and LCA software Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams Why Apply? This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a well-established consultancy, working on impactful projects that contribute to a more sustainable built environment. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth