Sustainability Specialist

Job description

About the Company:

The organisation is a long‑established, value‑led, multi‑disciplinary property and construction consultancy. They bring together architects, engineers, surveyors and sustainability professionals to deliver integrated design solutions across a broad range of sectors including commercial, education, defence, healthcare and residential.

Life at the Organisation

The working culture is energetic, collaborative and supportive. Teams work cross‑disciplinarily, sharing knowledge and ownership of outcomes. There is a strong emphasis on balancing professionalism with enjoyment, underpinned by values such as:

1. Progressive
2. Collaborative
3. Supportive
4. Ownership

These shape day‑to‑day working practices, leadership expectations and project delivery.

What You Can Expect

• Hybrid working
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays & festive shutdown
• Professional development, coaching & mentoring
• Competitive salaries with regular benchmarking
• Company pension
• Health cash plan
• Support with professional memberships
• Family-friendly policies
• Team-building & funded social events
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site parking (except London)
• Season ticket loan
• Death-in-service cover
• Early finish incentives
• Volunteering days (up to 2)
• Mental health & wellbeing programmes
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee working groups

The Role

The organisation is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to provide strategic and technical sustainability input across a diverse portfolio of building projects. This role combines energy modelling, building performance analysis, regulatory compliance and the development of low‑carbon design strategies.

Working closely with multi‑disciplinary teams, you will help shape early-stage design decisions and ensure that sustainability principles are embedded throughout the lifecycle of each project.

Security clearance (DBS or vetting) may be required depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainability assessments, including Part L compliance
• Conduct dynamic thermal modelling using IESVE
• Create energy strategies, carbon assessments & low/zero‑carbon feasibility studies
• Provide early design advice (massing, orientation, façade design, thermal comfort)
• Produce energy and sustainability documentation to support planning
• Review building systems to assess environmental performance
• Offer technical support to design teams and clients
• Contribute to bid writing and fee proposals
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Maintain quality assurance standards and accurate project documentation
• Support organisational priorities relating to Quality, People, Sustainability and Growth

Essential Skills

• Relevant degree/Master’s in Engineering, Sustainability or Building Performance
• Strong proficiency in IESVE
• Experience delivering sustainability or energy consultancy projects
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations and planning requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Skills

• Membership of CIBSE, Energy Institute or similar
• CIBSE LCC or LCEA accreditation
• Experience leading client meetings and managing deliverables

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English