Senior Sustainability Consultant in Manchester

Senior Sustainability Consultant 📍 Manchester area | Hybrid (2 days office-based) 💷 Up to £55,000 basic Zest for Talent is partnering with a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy to recruit a senior Sustainability-focused Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a key technical role within a business known for its long-term staff retention, strong culture, and leadership in net zero and decarbonisation. Sustainability here is not a bolt-on — it’s central to how projects are designed and delivered. 🌱 Why consider this role? ✔ Work on high-profile, complex projects across commercial, public sector & healthcare ✔ Play a lead role in net zero & decarbonisation strategies ✔ Advanced use of IES VE at the heart of the role ✔ Hybrid working built into the culture ✔ Join a consultancy recognised nationally as a great employer 🔧 The role You’ll take technical ownership of mechanical design and sustainability delivery, including: Leading mechanical building services design Delivering thermal modelling & energy analysis using IES VE Developing low / net zero carbon strategies Coordinating designs via IES VE, AutoCAD & Revit Mentoring junior engineers Supporting client relationships and technical decision-making 🎯 What our client is looking for Essential: 5+ years UK consultancy experience Expert-level IES VE experience Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) NDEA or LCEA Level 5 Strong background in sustainability & decarbonisation Desirable: Degree qualified (BEng/MEng), ideally Chartered MCIBSE / MIMechE (IHEEM advantageous) Healthcare or technically complex project experience Additional certifications (One Click LCA, NABERS, CP1, OCDEA/DEA) 💼 Package Salary up to £55,000 Private medical insurance Life insurance & income protection Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance (including birthday off 🎂) Flexible hours & hybrid working Quarterly incentives Ongoing CPD & professional development Contact Matt at Zest4Talent