Sustainability Consultant in Bristol

Sustainability Consultant – Bristol Area

📍 Location: Bristol Area

💼 Building Services Consultancy

🔧 Hands-on | Technical | Modelling-focused

I\’m currently working with a long-established building services consultancy in the Bristol area that\’s looking to grow its sustainability offering. They\’ve built a strong reputation delivering complex MEP projects across sectors like commercial, healthcare, education, and defence — and are now looking to bring in a hands‑on Sustainability Consultant to lead technical modelling and support low‑carbon design delivery. This role is ideal for someone with a solid technical base in energy and carbon modelling who also enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into real projects, both in design and on‑site.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out dynamic simulation and thermal modelling using software like IES or DesignBuilder
• Developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies across M&E and architectural interfaces
• Supporting with compliance reporting including EPCs, Part L, TM54, BREEAM, etc.
• Advising on low‑carbon technologies – heat pumps, CHP, PV, district energy and more
• Working closely with the M&E team to feed sustainability strategies into coordinated design
• Contributing to BIM and Revit‑based workflows for environmental analysis
• Occasionally getting on site to support commissioning, surveys, and performance reviews
• Presenting modelling results clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

What they’re looking for

• A hands‑on technical background in sustainability, building services, or environmental engineering
• Proven experience in energy modelling tools (e.g., IES VE, DesignBuilder, TAS, Excel‑based calcs)
• Working knowledge of UK sustainability regulations and frameworks
• Comfortable communicating across disciplines – M&E, architects, clients, and contractors
• Ideally someone who enjoys a mix of office‑based analysis and occasional site visits
• BIM/Revit experience or interest in developing those skills
• Professional accreditation (LCEA, CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant etc.) would be a plus

Why it’s worth a conversation

You’ll be joining a consultancy where sustainability isn’t just a checkbox – it’s a core focus. You’ll work directly with experienced engineers on projects that aim for low and zero‑carbon outcomes. The team is pragmatic, technical, and genuinely values hands‑on problem solvers.

Hybrid working is supported, but they want someone who enjoys being engaged and involved in projects in a tangible way.