Job Description
Principal Sustainability Consultant
London UK (Hybrid Working)
We are looking for a passionate sustainability focused individual, who is enthusiastic and resourceful, to deliver strategic sustainability support to public and private clients. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, delivering practical, well-engineered, creative and sustainable solutions to minimise anthropogenic activity on the environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a step up from senior or to join an independent sustainability focused consultancy, or to just make a difference.
The role
The focus of this role will be to provide strategic sustainability support and will include:
- Prepare sustainability briefs for new build and refurbishment projects
- Overseeing the project, including design and construction stages
- Advising businesses on ESG strategies and reporting methods
- Providing sustainability statements for planning
- Advise and deliver on environmental, health and wellbeing certification
- Undertake post occupancy evaluations (POE) of projects
- Leading workshops with clients and design teams to review progress of the sustainability brief and building certification
Requirements
The successful candidate will be an experienced sustainability consultant with experience of the Well Buildings Standard. Your knowledge will ensure you take a leading role within the sustainability team.
Experience should include:
- A related science, environmental, engineering, architecture, energy or sustainability degree
- A certified assessor of either WELL, BREEAM or LEED
- A track record of delivering environmental, health and wellbeing certification, from the early stages
- Experience of applying sustainability strategies, able to present these and lead workshops
- A sound knowledge of policy and regulations related to sustainable buildings
Why this role?
The client we are working with is an independent engineering and sustainability consultancy committed to providing a viable future, providing innovative solutions from conception to completion. They are a flexible and caring employer, committed to the professional development of the team. A benefits package includes the whole team having a Friday off once a month if they reach team targets and this has been achieved for the last three months.
About us
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.
Interested?
Get in touch today by clicking the apply button above or send an email to Justine at: jsanford@allen-york.com to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.
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