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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Embodied Carbon Specialist with a background in architecture or engineering to join our sustainability team. This role offers the opportunity to lead embodied carbon assessments and drive low carbon design strategies across projects in the UK and Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Lead embodied carbon assessments and drive low carbon design strategies across projects.
- Conduct lifecycle assessments and carbon footprint analyses to evaluate and optimize material choices and construction methodologies.
- Assist in the creation of internal tools for early-stage embodied carbon calculation and optioneering.
- Assist in tracking the performance of our projects.
- Assist in the creation and delivery of internal training and resources for architects and designers.
- Work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team at all stages of the architectural process.
Requirements
- The equivalent of at least 3-5 years of experience in embodied carbon analysis and life cycle assessment within the built environment.
- Proficiency with carbon assessment tools such as OneClick LCA, eTool, or similar software.
- Strong knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks, including RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment Methodology, EN 15978, and LETI guidance.
- Familiarity with sustainable material databases and environmental product declarations (EPDs).
- Experience working with BIM (Revit) and material quantification.
- Good communication skills; verbal, written and presentation, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
- Self-motivated with a passion for decarbonisation, sustainable materials, and innovation in the built environment.
Skills
- Embodied carbon analysis
- Life cycle assessment
- Carbon assessment tools (OneClick LCA, eTool, or similar)
- RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment Methodology
- EN 15978
- LETI guidance
- Sustainable material databases
- Environmental product declarations (EPDs)
- BIM (Revit)
- Material quantification
- Communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
- Teamwork
- Decarbonisation
- Sustainable materials
- Innovation in the built environment
Location
- London
- Sheffield
- Cardiff
- Glasgow
- Plymouth
- Birmingham
- Belfast
- Dublin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Benefits
- Friendly studio environment
- Award-winning lifestyle package
- Commitment to personal development through the HLM Academy
- Employee Owned Trust benefits (sense of ownership, say in direction, rewarded for contribution)
About the Company
- UK & Ireland practice with studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Plymouth, Birmingham, Belfast and Dublin.
- Works collaboratively as one team structured by sector, sharing resources, knowledge and skills.
- Ranked as one of the top 25 largest practices in the UK.
- AJ100 List of UK’s Top Architectural Practices 2025
- Best Companies Top 10 Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for 2025
- Shortlisted, AJ100 Awards – Employer of the Year 2025
- Shortlisted, Architect of Year Awards – Social Value Architect of the Year 2025
- Highly Commended, MMC Awards – Architectural Practice of the Year 2025
- Winner Building Awards: Every Person Counts, the people strategy award 2022
- Winner AJ100 Sustainability Innovation of the Year 2022
- Regenerative Architecture Index Front Runner 2025
Equal Opportunity
- HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging matter deeply to us. We want everyone to feel welcome and supported to thrive.
- If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, just let our HR team know and we’ll be happy to support you.