Sustainability Consultant

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Bedfordshire
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead BREEAM assessments and guide design teams to sustainable outcomes across sectors. You will work within a growing sustainability team, supporting the expansion into energy modelling, LCA, and ESG advisory services. The role offers a clear progression path and development opportunities in a collaborative environment. You will engage clients and stakeholders to shape sustainable outcomes, with a focus on delivering certification and integrating wider sustainability strategies.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid & flexible working
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Clear progression pathway
  • Ongoing training and professional development

Responsibilities

  • Lead BREEAM assessments from feasibility to certification
  • Coordinate and review evidence submissions for BRE
  • Lead client and design-team workshops
  • Manage BRE submissions and certification process
  • Support integration of wider sustainability strategies into projects

Key requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in BREEAM consultancy
  • Strong understanding of BREEAM processes and whole life carbon
  • Ability to manage projects independently
  • Confident communicator and capable of leading workshops and engaging clients
  • Interest in broader sustainability disciplines
  • communication
  • leadership
  • client engagement
  • BREEAM processes
  • Energy modelling (future scope)
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

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Posted: October 1st, 2026