Executive Sustainability Consultant

Overview

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant focused in energy to join our team based in our Oxford office. This role is part of our broader Sustainability Group, which is present in every Hoare Lea office across the country.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of energy strategies with clients to drive sustainability innovation across a range of developments.
• Undertake modelling and analysis, including building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation, overheating assessments, embodied carbon of materials, and circular economy opportunities.
• Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM and similar, from early design stages through to completion.
• Support the development of holistic sustainability strategies.
• Support the training and development of graduate members of the team.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members.
• Work with other members of the firm on research and development initiatives to help maintain industry leadership.
• Contribute to Hoare Lea’s wider industry-facing work, including research studies and authorship of guidance where relevant.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building regulations, overheating, TM54, NABERS and energy modelling using IES.
• Experience with energy strategies, in-use assessments, and environmental/wellbeing certifications such as BREEAM, HQM, WELL and Fitwel.
• Familiarity with sustainability planning documents, including statements, whole life carbon reports, and circular economy statements.
• Experience with whole life carbon assessments, net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon calculations.
• A background in the built environment, ideally within a sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• A relevant degree, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
• A genuine passion for sustainability.

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme, stock options, 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), and flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

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