Sustainability Consultant

About the Role:

My Client is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Sustainability Consultant with a strong track record in BREEAM assessments and a solid background in the commercial fit-out sector. You will play a critical role in delivering sustainability strategies, compliance assessments, and environmental certifications across high-profile interior fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage BREEAM assessments from pre-assessment to post-construction stages for commercial fit-out projects.

Support SKA rating assessments (desirable) and advise clients on suitable sustainability frameworks.

Collaborate closely with project managers, design teams, and contractors to integrate sustainability requirements into the project lifecycle.

Provide technical guidance on low-carbon design, energy performance, materials selection, and wellbeing strategies.

Coordinate sustainability documentation, evidence gathering, and submissions for certification (e.g., BREEAM, SKA).

Advise on regulatory compliance (e.g., Part L, ESG, WELL, Circular Economy practices).

Support stakeholder engagement through workshops, presentations, and sustainability reporting.

Conduct site visits to monitor sustainability implementation and compliance during construction.

Keep up to date with industry trends, certification updates, and best practices.

Essential Requirements:

BREEAM Accredited Professional (AP) or BREEAM Assessor status (current).

Strong understanding of interior fit-out and refurbishment projects in the construction sector.

Experience working on BREEAM Fit-Out and RFO (Refurbishment and Fit-Out) schemes.

Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Familiarity with relevant UK Building Regulations and sustainability standards.

Desirable:

SKA Rating Assessor qualification or demonstrable experience with SKA assessments.

Experience with WELL, LEED, or NABERS is a bonus.

Understanding of Embodied Carbon, Circular Economy, or ESG frameworks.

Technical Skills:

Competency in tools like IES VE, OneClick LCA, BREEAM Online, SAP/SBEM, or Revit.

Strong Microsoft Office and reporting/documentation skills