Senior Sustainability Consultant in Bristol)

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our client’s highly influential Energy & Sustainability team. From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, our client is proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net‑zero future. My client is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Consultant who is passionate about driving a sustainable, net‑zero future, with a focus on developing strategies. You will be part of their collaborative and growing team across the UK, contributing to the development and delivery of a pipeline of exciting and complex projects.

Benefits

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues who share your passion for sustainability.
• Recognition for hard work and opportunities for career progression.
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills.
• A competitive starting salary.
• Community involvement through our "Stantec in the Community" initiatives.
• Flexible benefits, including a green lease car scheme.

Day‑to‑Day

• Collaborating with clients and project teams to develop and implement sustainability strategies.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with sustainability targets.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to the development of best practices.
• Supporting the preparation of proposals and bids for new projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of BREEAM, LCA, WLCA, and LCC projects.
• Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines.
• Reviewing project details and developing sustainability targets.
• Assessing project documentation against sustainability targets and providing feedback or follow‑up.
• Setting up and maintaining BREEAM projects via the project evidence tracker.
• Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members.
• Producing detailed reports to provide advice and guidance to clients and project teams.
• Conducting site visits to review progress against sustainability targets.
• Monitoring the performance of designated projects and updating the team’s project tracker with progress information.
• Assisting in preparing bids and proposals for new work.
• Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practices and processes.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, such as BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons), or equivalent/higher.
• Qualification as a BREEAM Assessor and/or Advisory Professional (AP).
• A background in building physics, environmental design, environmental science, or sustainability‑related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques.
• Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments, or wider sustainability legislation.
• Technical ability in building services‑related disciplines.
• Ambition, self‑motivation, and enthusiasm for sustainability.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• A thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects and maintain client relationships.
• Experience with LCC and LCA/WLCA (OneClick LCA experience is preferable).

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape a sustainable, net‑zero future, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of a team that is driving change and making a difference.