Executive Sustainability Consultant

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant focused in energy to join our team based in our Oxford office.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our broader Sustainability group, which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country.

We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development across a wide range of projects and sectors. Our Sustainability Group is an industry leader in its approach to sustainable design, construction, and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the Group thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture.

This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but also the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

Support the development of energy strategies with clients to drive sustainability innovation across a range of developments.

Undertake modelling and analysis, which may include:

Building performance simulation

Operational energy use

Energy generation

Overheating assessments

Embodied carbon of materials

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 us stay at the cutting edge of our industry.

Contribute to Hoare Lea’s wider industry-facing work, including research studies and authorship of guidance, where relevant.

You are likely to have some knowledge and competence in a selection of the following fields:

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

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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