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About the Role
We are looking for a talented and mission-driven Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead the delivery of sustainability strategies across a diverse range of UK built environment projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and design teams. You will leverage strong BREEAM expertise to manage complex assessments and advise on sustainable design, embodied carbon, energy performance, circular economy, and planning requirements. Additionally, you will contribute to team development through coaching and line management.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex BREEAM assessments from concept through to post-construction.
- Advise clients and multidisciplinary design teams on sustainability strategies and opportunities.
- Support the preparation of sustainability, energy, and planning statements and navigate relevant regulations.
- Provide advice on embodied carbon, LCA, circular economy, and sustainable design.
- Manage project scope, budgets, deliverables, risks, and client relationships.
- Represent Elliott Wood confidently in client and design team meetings.
- Develop client relationships, gather feedback, and support fee proposals and business development opportunities.
- Produce clear, impactful reports, presentations, and technical information.
- Coach and support junior team members, including potential line management responsibility.
- Share knowledge across the team and contribute to the continued development of our sustainability services and expertise.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience within a UK built environment consultancy.
- Strong experience independently delivering BREEAM assessments across a range of building typologies.
- In-depth knowledge of London planning policies and their application to development projects.
- Practical knowledge of embodied carbon and life-cycle assessment (LCA).
- Understanding and experience of applying circular design principles.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence advising clients and presenting complex information.
- A collaborative and positive approach, with the ability to coach and support junior team members.
- A genuine passion for sustainability and creating a positive impact on the built environment.
Skills
- BREEAM
- Sustainability strategies
- Sustainable design
- Embodied carbon
- Energy performance
- Circular economy
- Planning requirements
- Project management
- Client advisory
- Team development
- Coaching
- Line management
- Life-cycle assessment (LCA)
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid working
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Gym cover
- Weekly learning programme
- Bonus
- Flexible working
- Life and income insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Health Cover
- Health Cash plan
- Monthly contribution to fitness related expenses
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Regular career and development conversations
- Access to our weekly Academy Learning Programme
- 25 days annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 extra days)
- Increasing annual leave with service
- Opportunity to be gifted up to 4 ‘me days’ per year
- Tax free savings for Cycle Scheme
- Tax free savings for Childcare fees
- Enhanced maternity leave (up to 26 weeks full pay)
- Enhanced paternity leave (4 weeks full pay)
About the Company
- We are a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, embracing progressive ideals and undertaking complex projects with a commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Our portfolio spans diverse sectors, characterised by designs that marry flair with functionality, earning us numerous industry accolades.
- We are dedicated to innovation, extending beyond project work to the cultivation of a vibrant, inclusive employee community.
- Our culture of diversity and collaboration sets us apart and defines our success.
Equal Opportunity
- Elliott Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.