Associate Sustainability Consultant | Embodied Carbon

Overview

In this role you will lead embodied carbon reduction across design projects for a London-based architectural practice. You will collaborate with clients, design teams and industry partners to implement sustainable strategies from material choices to construction methods and end-of-life considerations. You will conduct lifecycle assessments, advise on material selection and environmental certifications, and stay ahead of industry standards. You will drive business development and foster partnerships to scale sustainable design. This opportunity lets you shape low-carbon projects at scale within a collaborative, innovation-driven firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of embodied carbon reduction strategies across projects from inception to completion
• Collaborate with design teams, engineers and sustainability consultants to integrate sustainable design principles
• Conduct lifecycle assessments and carbon footprint analyses to optimize material choices and construction methods
• Advise clients on sustainable material selection considering embodied carbon, life cycle costing and certifications
• Stay updated on research, standards and emerging technologies related to embodied carbon
• Foster relationships with clients, suppliers and industry partners to promote sustainable practices and drive innovation
• Contribute to business development including proposal preparation, client presentations, and industry events

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience and expertise in embodied carbon analysis, sustainable design, and green building practices
• Strong knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA) software and environmental product declarations (EPDs)
• Familiarity with sustainable material databases and certifications (EPD, Declare, Cradle to Cradle)
• Excellent project management skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Membership or eligibility for relevant professional bodies (e.g., RIBA, CIBSE, USGBC) advantageous

• communication
• leadership
• collaboration
• life cycle assessment (LCA) software
• environmental product declarations (EPDs)
• sustainable material databases

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