Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant

Location: Sutton
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Penguin Recruitment are representing a well-established and fast-growing sustainability consultancy within the built environment, who are seeking an experienced BREEAM Assessor to join their expanding sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects across the UK while benefiting from flexible, remote working.

• Structured training and ongoing professional development with clear progression pathwaysCompany-provided equipment (laptop, phone).

• Private medical insurance.

• Professional memberships and BREEAM re-licensing costs covered.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Regular team days and industry networking events.

• Strong long-term career prospects, including senior and management-level roles as the team grows.

• Deliver BREEAM assessments across various schemes, including Commercial, Residential, Education, and Mixed-Use developments.

• Manage projects from feasibility through to final certification.

• Provide early-stage sustainability and BREEAM strategy advice to clients and design teams.

• Prepare BREEAM reports, evidence trackers, and technical submissions.

• Liaise with BRE, clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities.

• Support design teams in achieving targeted BREEAM ratings cost-effectively.

• Review technical drawings, specifications, and design information for compliance.

• Contribute to internal process improvements and best-practice guidance.

• Support and mentor junior sustainability consultants and assessors.

• Licensed BREEAM Assessor (any current scheme).

• Minimum 2 years' experience delivering BREEAM assessments within a consultancy environment.

• Strong knowledge of BREEAM methodology, evidence requirements, and BRE processes.

• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

Desirable:

• BREEAM AP qualification or willingness to work towards it.

• Experience with additional sustainability services (EPCs, SAP/SBEM, Energy Statements).

• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning policy.

• Experience supporting Net Zero, Whole Life-Cycle Carbon, or ESG reporting.

Interested in this or any other Sustainability and Energy roles, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.