Senior Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM)

Senior Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM) Location: Bristol Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Competitive DOE) Working Pattern: Hybrid Working | Full-Time | Permanent OverviewI am currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy's growing Advisory Services team. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting sustainable development projects, spanning commercial, education, public sector, mixed-use, and large-scale masterplanning schemes. As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and practical sustainability strategies, managing client relationships, and contributing to the achievement of Net Zero Carbon and broader environmental goals. You will collaborate with a diverse team of architects, engineers, planners, and developers to deliver impactful solutions that meet sustainability requirements while remaining commercially viable. Benefits • Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance. • Opportunity to lead high-profile sustainability projects. • Clear career progression within a growing and dynamic consultancy. • Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary working environment. • Support for professional accreditation and ongoing professional development. • Exposure to a wide range of sustainability disciplines and frameworks. Day-to-DayYour typical day as a Senior Sustainability Consultant may include: • Leading client meetings to discuss project requirements and sustainability goals. • Conducting technical assessments, such as energy modelling or lifecycle analysis. • Preparing detailed sustainability reports and presentations for stakeholders. • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sustainability into design processes. • Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes. • Staying updated on the latest sustainability trends, regulations, and technologies. • Mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing. ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Sustainability Consultant, your key responsibilities will include: • Leading the delivery of sustainability strategies and environmental assessment frameworks, including BREEAM, WELL, NABERS, Ska, and similar schemes. • Developing planning and operational sustainability strategies aligned with Net Zero Carbon objectives. • Providing technical expertise across key sustainability themes such as energy, carbon, health and wellbeing, water, transport, materials, waste, ecology, and climate resilience. • Managing whole-life carbon assessments, energy strategies, and building performance analysis. • Producing high-quality reports, presentations, and technical documentation for clients and planning authorities. • Leading project teams and coordinating sustainability inputs across multidisciplinary design teams. • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout project lifecycles. • Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. • Contributing to business development activities, including proposals and bid submissions. • Supporting innovation and continuous improvement within the sustainability team. QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you should have: • A degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, or a related discipline. • Several years of experience in a sustainability consultancy or built environment advisory role. • Strong technical knowledge of sustainability assessment methodologies and environmental certification schemes. • Proven experience in leading projects and managing client relationships. • Excellent report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Strong commercial awareness and project management capabilities. • The ability to translate complex technical information into practical and actionable advice. • A passion for driving sustainable outcomes within the built environment. Desirable Experience: • Experience with sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM, WELL, NABERS, Ska, LEED, DREAM, or similar. • Expertise in whole-life carbon assessments, lifecycle analysis, energy and carbon strategies, or building physics and environmental modelling. • Knowledge of Net Zero Carbon roadmaps, climate resilience strategies, ESG, and sustainability reporting. Preferred Qualifications: • Professional accreditation with a recognised industry body or working towards accreditation. • Relevant assessor qualifications within BREEAM, WELL, NABERS, or similar frameworks. • Proven experience mentoring junior consultants and supporting team development. If you are a passionate and experienced sustainability professional looking to make a meaningful impact on the future of sustainable development, we want to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.