Are you an experienced Sustainability Consultant looking for a challenge in London, Leeds, Manchester? Buro Happold is looking for a Senior Sustainability Consultant
This is fantastic opportunity to join a well established and passionate sustainability team and a chance to work some on iconic UK based and Global projects.
Key Duties:
Manage the BREEAM/WELL documentation process as well as project specifications, calculations, plans and submittals for BREEAM/WELL compliance. Knowledge of LEED or development of bespoke sustainability strategies for buildings are beneficial.
Lead the technical discussions about various sustainability topics with clients and provide necessary advise to secure compliance with the applicable sustainability certification and rating.
- Job Leader and client-facing role
- Conduct sustainability certification assessments and support the implementation of the required strategies in the design.
- Undertake embodied carbon and whole life carbon assessments of buildings using OneClickLCA.
- Develop impactful circular economy strategies for new build or retrofit buildings.
- Successfully submit sustainability statements for planning applications which address comments from local planning authorities or GLA; through coordination and collaboration with design teams and clients
- Task leadership and direction/mentorship of more junior team members.
- Production of technical guidance and analysis to influence and align to project sustainability strategies.
- Provide written comments and produce reports and presentations with excellent visual and grammatical quality.
- Work as part of multidisciplinary teams (including, but not limited to attending meetings with architects, planners, government agencies and clients).
- The candidate will be expected to work across numerous software platforms, including Microsoft Office, InDesign.
- Understand and implement the principles of project management.
Your Skills & Experience:
A minimum of 7-8 years of experience in Architecture or MEP with a focus on sustainability within the built environment sector is desirable.
- BREEAM AP is required, other certification accreditation is beneficial.
- Proven experience of delivery and certified projects.
- The candidate must have a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, or Environmental Science), with further post-graduate education desirable (e.g., Master's degree).
- Has strong experience in Sustainability Certification and Rating Systems
- Ability to communicate in an effective and confident manner. With experience producing high quality graphical and written outputs.
- Working knowledge of sustainable design techniques, analysis or modelling relevant to the construction industry or corporate strategies.
- Experience in undertaking technical analysis, and the development of suitable responsive strategies.
- Strong facilitation and drive to deliver outstanding results.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, exclusive of Bank Holidays.
- 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Birthday leave (one day off on your birthday)
- Life Assurance and Income Protection.
- Professional subscriptions.
- Flexible Benefits - including Cycle scheme, Dental insurance, Optical Cover, Travel insurance, Corporate discounts.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.