Senior Sustainability / Transition Consultant
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £70,000 + package
A specialist consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Sustainability / Transition Consultant to join their growing team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of high-impact projects, working across portfolios, masterplans, and developments to shape long-term resilience and sustainability outcomes.
The role would suit someone with strong consultancy experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a background in architecture, engineering, surveying, or related disciplines.
The role
You will lead transition strategies across assets and developments, advising clients and design teams on sustainability, resilience, and long-term performance while supporting business growth and mentoring junior team members.
Key responsibilities
- Develop transition strategies for assets, portfolios, and masterplans, identifying the most effective interventions for each project
- Work closely with design teams, steering projects towards resilient and sustainable outcomes
- Carry out scenario testing across climate, energy, and social transitions and translate findings into practical recommendations
- Advise clients on planning, procurement, and insurance considerations linked to sustainability and transition requirements
- Oversee data analysis and reporting across multiple assets and projects
- Lead fee proposals, bids, and support wider business development activities
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team growth
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while representing the business externally
Requirements
- 15+ years’ experience delivering complex developments within multidisciplinary teams
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
- Chartered Architect, Engineer, Surveyor, or equivalent professional qualification preferred
- Strong understanding of development economics and financial drivers behind projects
- Proven track record delivering resilient, sustainable, and long-term project outcomes
- Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging clients and senior stakeholders
- Self-motivated with strong leadership capability
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take on a strategic, client-facing role within a consultancy environment focused on long-term sustainability and resilience.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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