Principal Sustainable Design Consultant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a BREEAM professional to become part of our expanding sustainable design team at Tetra Tech. We are looking for candidates to be based out of London, Manchester, Leicester, or Leeds but continuing flexible working in line with our hybrid working policy. Our portfolio includes an exciting and diverse range of clients, in sectors such as property, education, defence, and government services.

In addition to our diverse project and client offerings, we are committed to fostering your professional growth through mentorship and training, all aimed at empowering you to achieve your full potential.

About you:

We are seeking experienced consultants with a strong track record to join our team and contribute to a diverse range of significant and complex projects across various sectors. In this role, you will work autonomously and proactively, while ensuring the commercial success of our projects. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with senior management, and there are no barriers to your growth in this role.

You will take ownership of the delivery of key project workstreams. Leading workshops with design teams will be an important aspect of your role. You will also be responsible for the management, growth, and mentorship of junior team members, while actively engaging with clients to ensure project delivery within established timelines and budgets, and to effectively navigate any changes that may arise.

We are looking for individuals with adept critical thinking skills, capable of delivering work with a high degree of autonomy. Our projects are in a diverse range of locations and occasional travel, as well as the flexibility to work outside standard office hours, may be needed.

As part of your role, you will be contributing to progressive and inspiring projects, gaining exposure to innovative initiatives across various sectors. Our structured Competency Framework will provide you with a clear roadmap for advancing your career within our firm.

If you are motivated and ambitious, prepared to be a catalyst for change, we encourage you to reach out to us. Become an integral part of our mission to shape a sustainable future and let us work collaboratively towards this goal.

Key responsibilities:

1. Provide BREEAM consultancy services on a range of asset types including offices, data centres, education and training facilities, residential institutions, workshops, etc.
2. Lead client and design team workshops ensuring clear and articulate communication.
3. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to develop sustainable design strategies to produce sustainability statements in support of planning applications.
4. Prepare and submit assessments reports for BREEAM.
5. Advise clients on cost-effective solutions to achieve desired BREEAM ratings.
6. Support the training and development of junior members of the team.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
2. 4 or more years of relevant industry experience.
3. Licensed BREEAM assessor.
4. Understanding of Building Regulations.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex sustainable design concepts to clients, team members, and stakeholders.
6. Willing to apply for security clearance.
7. Experience in DREAM, and Sustainability Appraisals for projects in the defence sector.
8. Some experience in thermal modelling or SAP assessments.
9. Knowledge of whole life-cycle carbon assessments (preferably using One Click LCA).
10. Facilitating circular economy workshops with key stakeholders.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work/life balance.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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