Senior / Principal Consultant Sustainable Certification

Company: WSP
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Location: Guildford
Job Description:

Description

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant to join one of our teams across the UK. In this role, you will take a leading position in delivering and shaping certification strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects. This includes:

  • Leading the delivery of certification projects across BREEAM and other schemes such as LEED, WELL, DREAM and Fitwel.
  • Overseeing project delivery to ensure quality, programme and commercial objectives are met.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients and design teams, helping to navigate complex certification requirements to develop integrated, practical solutions.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members, contributing to capability growth across the team.
  • Taking ownership of key client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value using the sustainability framework.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

  • Deep technical expertise in BREEAM, with a strong track record of leading projects through to certification and managing engagement with BRE.
  • A relevant degree and professional membership in a sustainability, environmental or built environment discipline, with accreditation including BREEAM New Construction Assessor (or equivalent licence in a relevant scheme) and BREEAM Accredited Professional (AP) as a minimum.
  • Confidence in advising clients and project teams, including challenging assumptions and influencing outcomes where needed.
  • Mentoring and leadership skills, with experience supporting and developing others within a team environment.
  • A commercial mindset, with practical understanding of building design and construction and how to manage scope, fee and value effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, which able to translate technical requirements into clear, actionable advice.
  • Experience working across a range of asset types and project stages, with the ability to adapt approach accordingly.

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Posted: June 20th, 2026