About Ethos
Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the world's most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we combine technical expertise, creativity, and integrated delivery to lead complex, mission-critical projects.
Built on strong relationships, clear leadership, and a can-do mindset, Ethos is entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding our capabilities and taking on increasingly high-impact projects across EMEA and beyond.
Sustainability guides how we design, collaborate, and deliver, creating innovative solutions and lasting value for our clients and communities — making Performance Made Possible.
About the Job
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist to support the delivery of sustainable, high-performance projects, with a strong focus on the data centre sector. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to whole life carbon assessments, sustainability certifications, and regulatory compliance across a range of projects.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Whole Life Carbon (WLC) analyses for building projects, particularly data centres
- Use One Click LCA software to model, analyse, and report environmental impacts
- Interpret and apply EU Taxonomy requirements to ensure project compliance and reporting alignment
- Support delivery of sustainability certifications including:
- LEED
- BREEAM
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to optimise environmental performance from early design stages
- Prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, and client presentations
- Advise on low-carbon design strategies, material selection, and circular economy principles
- Stay up to date with evolving EU regulations, standards, and sustainability frameworks
- Contribute to internal sustainability knowledge and best practices
About You
- Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, or a related field
- 3+ years of proven experience in Life Cycle Assessment / Whole Life Carbon analysis
- Strong working knowledge of One Click LCA (essential)
- Familiarity with EU Taxonomy and sustainable finance frameworks
- Experience working with LEED and/or BREEAM certification processes
- Understanding of construction materials, building systems, and embodied carbon
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills
Desirable (Highly Preferred)
- Experience working on data centre projects
- Knowledge of EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) and carbon databases
- Familiarity with additional frameworks (e.g. GRESB, CRREM, Net Zero Carbon standards)
- Experience integrating LCA into BIM or design workflows
Why Join Us?
- Join collaborative leaders – Work alongside experienced, approachable professionals who combine technical excellence with calm, supportive leadership.
- Make a real impact – Contribute to mission-critical infrastructure projects that support the digital and energy transition across EMEA and beyond.
- Grow with us – As a rapidly growing consultancy, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and build your career.
- Shape a more sustainable future – Sustainability isn't an initiative—it's embedded in every project, every discipline, and every decision we make.
We offer:
- Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
- A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
- Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.
Benefits:
- Flexible working times
- 25 Days holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
- Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
- Regular training/mentoring / further college support
- Support for Chartership
- A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
- Paid Statutory Leaves
- Heavily subsidised social committee
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