Sustainability Engineer

Sustainability Engineer - Company Information

A well-established, multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Engineer to join its growing sustainability team. The business operates across multiple UK offices and delivers a broad range of projects within the built environment.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of low-carbon, resilient and future-ready buildings, working alongside a collaborative team of professionals. The role offers exposure to both strategic and technical sustainability input across diverse projects - including defence projects, supporting clients in improving building performance and environmental outcomes.

The sustainability engineer can be based in one of several UK offices, with a hybrid working arrangement in place.

• Due to the nature of some of the projects, the candidate must be born in the UK

Sustainability Engineer - Role Responsibilities

• Carry out sustainability assessments, including compliance with Building Regulations Part L
• Undertake dynamic thermal modelling using IESVE
• Develop energy strategies, carbon assessments and low/zero-carbon feasibility studies
• Provide design-stage sustainability advice, including massing, orientation, façade optimisation and thermal comfort
• Produce energy and sustainability reports to support planning applications
• Review building systems and processes to assess environmental performance
• Provide technical guidance to both internal teams and external clients
• Support bid submissions, fee proposals and wider business development activities
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ensure work is delivered in line with internal quality standards and procedures
• Maintain accurate project records and assist with project financial processes

Sustainability Engineer - Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree or Master's in Engineering, Sustainability, Building Performance or a related discipline
• Strong experience using IESVE and building performance modelling tools
• Proven experience delivering sustainability or energy consultancy projects
• Solid understanding of Building Regulations, energy compliance and UK planning requirements
• Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills

Desirable:

• Membership of CIBSE, Energy Institute or similar professional body
• CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) or LCEA accreditation
• Experience engaging with clients, leading meetings and managing project delivery

In Return…

• Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave over the festive period.
• Competitive salary with regular market benchmarking and reviews.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Health cash plan.
• Support for professional memberships and ongoing training.
• Structured development, mentoring and internal coaching.
• Family-friendly employment policies.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site parking at regional offices.
• Season ticket loan where applicable.
• Death in service cover.
• Early finish incentives linked to company performance.
• Paid volunteering leave (up to two days per year).
• Health and mental wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme.
• Regular team and social events fully funded by the business.

If you are a Sustainability Engineer, considering your career options, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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