Sustainability Engineer – Company Information
A well‑established, multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Engineer to join its growing sustainability team. The business operates across multiple UK offices and delivers a broad range of projects within the built environment.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of low‑carbon, resilient and future‑ready buildings, working alongside a collaborative team of professionals. The role offers exposure to both strategic and technical sustainability input across diverse projects – including defence projects, supporting clients in improving building performance and environmental outcomes.
The sustainability engineer can be based in one of several UK offices, with a hybrid working arrangement in place.
Due to the nature of some of the projects, the candidate must be born in the UK.
Sustainability Engineer – Role Responsibilities
- Carry out sustainability assessments, including compliance with Building Regulations Part L
- Undertake dynamic thermal modelling using IESVE
- Develop energy strategies, carbon assessments and low/zero‑carbon feasibility studies
- Provide design‑stage sustainability advice, including massing, orientation, façade optimisation and thermal comfort
- Produce energy and sustainability reports to support planning applications
- Review building systems and processes to assess environmental performance
- Provide technical guidance to both internal teams and external clients
- Support bid submissions, fee proposals and wider business development activities
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Ensure work is delivered in line with internal quality standards and procedures
- Maintain accurate project records and assist with project financial processes
Sustainability Engineer – Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Master’s in Engineering, Sustainability, Building Performance or a related discipline
- Strong experience using IESVE and building performance modelling tools
- Proven experience delivering sustainability or energy consultancy projects
- Solid understanding of Building Regulations, energy compliance and UK planning requirements
- Strong analytical, communication and report‑writing skills
Desirable
- Membership of CIBSE, Energy Institute or similar professional body
- CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) or LCEA accreditation
- Experience engaging with clients, leading meetings and managing project delivery
In Return…
- Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave over the festive period.
- Competitive salary with regular market benchmarking and reviews.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Health cash plan.
- Support for professional memberships and ongoing training.
- Structured development, mentoring and internal coaching.
- Family‑friendly employment policies.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- On‑site parking at regional offices.
- Season ticket loan where applicable.
- Death in service cover.
- Early finish incentives linked to company performance.
- Paid volunteering leave (up to two days per year).
- Health and mental wellbeing initiatives.
- Employee referral programme.
- Regular team and social events fully funded by the business.
If you are a Sustainability Engineer, considering your career options, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.
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