Principal Consultant – Sustainability in Bristol

Make a Real Impact in Sustainability

My client is seeking a skilled Principal Consultant to join their growing Sustainability Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high‑profile projects that help clients achieve ambitious environmental goals while making a measurable, real‑world impact.

You\’ll bring both technical expertise and strong project management skills—building trusted client relationships, guiding design teams, and mentoring colleagues to grow their capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day project management of client assignments
• Undertake detailed carbon modelling and spearhead the development of this discipline
• Run workshops and technical meetings with design teams
• Prepare fee proposals and costings for large, complex schemes
• Act as the key client contact, ensuring communication on progress, risks and budgets
• Support and mentor colleagues, providing advice, coaching and delegation as appropriate
• Manage your own workload and that of direct reports
• Contribute to business development activities and client presentations

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Chartered sustainability professional with expertise in:

• Detailed knowledge of carbon modelling, ideally using OneClick
• Planning‑related reporting for whole life carbon and circular economy (e.g. GLA reporting)
• Embodied carbon and materials knowledge to shape carbon reduction and circular economy strategies
• Confident presentation skills to lead workshops with clients and design teams
• Broad understanding of industry carbon developments and their link to net zero strategies
• Knowledge of the wider sustainability policy landscape and certifications (e.g. BREEAM) desirable

What\’s on Offer

At my client, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where your perspective and expertise are valued. We provide a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive.

Benefits include

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus potential
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Training and development programmes to support your progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Hybrid working, including an option to work abroad for a set period each year
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Two annual volunteer days to give back to the community
• Opportunities to shape industry best practice through professional bodies and initiatives such as NextGen
• Online benefits platform (shopping & leisure discounts, 24hr GP appointments, wellbeing services, gym membership and more)
• Regular team socials

This is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to lead sustainability projects, support talented colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.