Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant - Energy in Newport, Wales

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 on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Support senior team members on large scale projects and take ownership of energy workstreams.
• Support or lead workshops with Clients and design teams and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Support the training of junior members of the team e.g. in workstream delivery, consultancy and project planning.
• Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but not limited to:
• Building performance simulation – e.g. CIBSE TM54, NABERS
• Building Regulations Compliance, i.e. Part L Thermal comfort and overheating assessments
• Parametric design analysis/scenario modelling
• Appraisals for environmental assessments such as BREEAM, e.g. Passive Design or LZC study
• Support the development of energy and sustainability strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on new and existing developments.
• Support the drive towards realising net zero whole life carbon in our projects.
• Work within the Technical Excellence programme on research and development initiatives to allow us to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.
• 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:

• Building performance modelling:
• Building Regulations Part L
• NABERS UK Design for Performance
• In use energy assessment e.g. CIBSE TM54, Passivhaus
• Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort and overheating
• BREEAM credit appraisals
• Energy strategies
• Net Zero carbon appraisals
• Advantageous competencies:
• Advanced energy performance modelling competencies, i.e. Apache
• HVAC Sustainability strategy development
• Environmental or wellbeing assessment
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Whole life carbon assessment
• CRREM analysis
• Obtained or working towards the following certifications:
• Passivhaus Designer
• CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant
• CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessor
• NABERS UK assessor

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience working within the built environment sector.
• Already working within a sustainability or engineering consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
• You will bring expertise (with a degree in engineering/science, and experience in the field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• You will relish being part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.
• You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Like us, you will be serious about sustainability.

How to apply: To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact us. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) 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: If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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