Sustainability Consultant - LCA
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Job Description
£33,000 - £41,000 | London | Hybrid
OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Consultant to join our client's team, supporting the delivery of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Circular Economy strategies across a range of projects including new builds and refurbishments.
This is a great opportunity for someone with 2+ years' experience looking to further develop their technical expertise in embodied carbon and whole life carbon assessments, while gaining exposure to client-facing project work.
The successful candidate will support project delivery, assist with technical analysis, and contribute to the development of sustainable design strategies.
This is a hybrid role, and candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance of the London office.
Benefits-
Competitive Salary: £33,000-£41,000 per annum
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Annual Leave:
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25 days per annum
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26 days after 3 years of service
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27 days after 5 years of service
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Private Health Insurance (Vitality + EAP access)
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Performance Holiday: Up to 12 additional days per year (discretionary)
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Contributory Pension Scheme
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Professional Membership Fees Covered
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Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme (up to 5 days)
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Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
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Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan
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Support the delivery of LCA and Circular Economy assessments across multiple projects
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Assist in preparing technical reports and client deliverables
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Work closely with senior team members to develop project strategies and outputs
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Carry out data analysis and embodied carbon calculations
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Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams
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Assist in delivering Life Cycle Assessment (embodied carbon) and Circular Economy services
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Support whole life carbon calculations using OneClick LCA
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Contribute to BREEAM and GLA reporting requirements
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Prepare technical documentation and reports
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Work with senior consultants to ensure quality and accuracy of outputs
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Stay up to date with industry standards and best practice
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Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and team development
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2+ years' experience in LCA / embodied carbon / sustainability consultancy
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Experience supporting LCA and Circular Economy projects
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Familiarity with OneClick LCA (or similar tools)
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Understanding of BREEAM and/or GLA requirements
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Good communication skills and willingness to engage with clients
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Formal training in OneClick LCA
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Exposure to GLA whole life carbon or circular economy submissions
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Experience working within a consultancy environment
Candidates must have unrestricted UK work authorisation.
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Salary
£33,000 - £41,000
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- Employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
- Location: London
- Contract: Permanent
- Expires: Apr 28, 2026
- Source: Reed.co.uk