Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant - Whole Life Carbon in Devon, Plymouth

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. In joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

About the role:

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our team, based in either Bristol, Plymouth, or Exeter. It’s an exciting time to be part of our broader Sustainability Discipline which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country. We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects, across all sectors. Our Sustainability Discipline is an industry leader in its approach to sustainable design, construction and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the discipline thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture.

This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole. In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Have a focus on and provide expertise in whole life carbon assessments and Circular Economy for the built environment.
• Develop site specific whole life carbon appraisals using in house tools and OneClick LCA software.
• Develop site specific BREEAM Mat 01 appraisals.
• Lead focused workshops with design teams and Clients to guide and agree on whole life carbon targets, strategies to reduce whole life carbon emissions, and strategies to embed Circular Economy as part of design and operational decisions.
• Lead focused workshops with Contractors to review the whole life carbon assessment and guide them in achieving the agreed targets, undertaking construction stages monitoring and reporting.
• Lead focused whole life carbon and circular economy workshops with Local Authorities where necessary, e.g. as part of design review or planning approvals.
• Support and/or lead in house Technical Excellence communities in advancing the firms knowledge in this area.
• Get involved in other core sustainability consultancy deliverables, including delivery of environmental and wellbeing assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to project completion/post construction.
• Undertake a range of modelling and assessments, including building performance simulation including Part L, operational energy estimates, and overheating.
• Support and/or lead the development of energy and sustainability strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on new and existing developments.
• Support the training of junior members of the team in workstream delivery, consultancy and project planning.
• Opportunity to undertake project leadership for the Discipline on small to medium scale projects, encompassing whole life carbon or circular economy workstreams.
• Engage directly with industry, undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance.

About you:

You are likely to have some knowledge and competence in a selection of the following fields:

• Whole life carbon assessments (including embodied and operational carbon assessment) – using OneClick or other methodologies.
• Core understanding of industry guidance around whole life carbon, including RICS Whole Life Carbon Professional Statement v1 and v2, UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, UK Green Building Council, IStructE, LETI, Circular Economy Statements, and Net zero carbon strategies.
• Advantageous competencies include energy and sustainability strategies for planning and design development, environmental and wellbeing appraisals/assessments (i.e. BREEAM, WELL, fitwel), energy performance modelling (ApacheHVAC, Building Regulations Part L, NABERS, Passivhaus), and delivery of successful planning applications.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience working within the built environment sector.
• Experience within a sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• A degree in engineering/science and experience in the field.
• A passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• A serious commitment to sustainability.

How to apply:

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations:

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