Sustainability Consultant
£30,000 - £40,000 | Manchester | Hybrid Opportunity
Overview
My market-leading client is seeking a motivated Sustainability Consultant to join their growing Manchester studio. This is an excellent opportunity for a sustainability professional looking to develop their career within a global design practice delivering high-profile, interdisciplinary projects.
You will support the delivery of sustainability strategies across a diverse range of sectors including workplace, healthcare, education, sport, leisure, and residential. Working alongside senior consultants and design teams, you will play a key role in delivering practical, measurable sustainability outcomes across projects.
This position offers strong progression opportunities within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Benefits
* Employee profit share scheme

* Tax-efficient smart benefits

* Private medical insurance, life insurance, and sickness insurance

* Interest-free season ticket loans

* Health screening

* Option to buy or swap holidays

* Access to professional development via internal learning platform, CPD events, annual appraisals, and mentoring

* Regular studio and international social, sporting, and charitable events

Day-to-Day
* Support the development and delivery of sustainability strategies across projects

* Assist in conducting environmental and building performance assessments

* Contribute to sustainability reporting and performance monitoring

* Work closely with architects, engineers and project teams to embed sustainability principles into designs

* Support senior consultants with client presentations and workshops

* Participate in CPD, training, and mentoring opportunities

Responsibilities
* Assist in the delivery of BREEAM assessments

* Support net zero carbon strategies and whole life carbon assessments

* Contribute to environmental certifications such as LEED, WELL, Ska or NABERS

* Use tools such as One Click LCA to support life cycle impact assessments

* Assist with ESG reporting and sustainability benchmarking

* Support ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 aligned operational sustainability initiatives

* Keep up to date with relevant environmental legislation and emerging industry standards

Qualifications & Experience
* 1-4 years’ experience in a built-environment sustainability consultancy role

* Experience supporting environmental assessments (BREEAM preferred)

* Familiarity with tools such as One Click LCA, IES, or similar modelling software

* Understanding of UK building regulations and environmental policy

* Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams

* Working towards relevant professional accreditation (e.g. BREEAM AP, WELL AP, IEMA) desirable

Why Join?
This role provides the opportunity to work on impactful projects while developing technical expertise under the guidance of experienced sustainability leaders. You will be part of a collaborative studio environment with clear career progression pathways toward Senior Sustainability Consultant level.