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Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM) New

Job reference

204740_1773851470

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£30000 - £40000 per annum + Hybrid, Great Career Progression

Location

Bristol

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

18/03/2026

Closing date

08/04/2026

Sustainability Consultant & BREEAM Assessor

Location: Bristol

Working Policy: Hybrid

Starting Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Are you passionate about driving sustainability in the built environment? Do you want to make a tangible impact on achieving net zero targets and improving environmental performance? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant and BREEAM Assessor to join our clients growing Energy and Sustainability team. Based at their head office in Bristol, you will work closely with our M&E and Building Physics teams to deliver meaningful change across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Overview

This role is ideal for a mission-driven professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality sustainability solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the environmental performance of projects across multiple sectors, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Benefits

* Competitive starting salary of £30,000 - £40,000.

* Flexible hybrid working policy to support work-life balance.

* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

* The chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future.

* A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Day-to-Day

* Collaborating with clients and design teams to deliver sustainability certifications and assessments.

* Preparing energy strategies, sustainability statements, and resource efficiency analyses.

* Managing project workflows, financial performance, and reporting.

* Engaging with clients to build long-term relationships and secure new opportunities.

* Staying informed about industry trends and sharing knowledge with the team.

* Supporting junior team members and contributing to their growth.

* Conducting whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments as required.

Responsibilities

* Taking ownership of sustainability certification processes, delivering BREEAM, HQM, and similar rating assessments in collaboration with clients and design teams.

* Contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects, adapting to varying client and project requirements.

* Providing a broad range of sustainability services, including planning-stage energy strategies, sustainability statements, and resource efficiency analysis (energy and water).

* Overseeing project delivery, including coordinating workflows across teams, monitoring financial performance, and managing invoicing and reporting.

* Supporting business growth through involvement in tender submissions, preparing fee proposals, and helping secure new work.

* Developing and nurturing strong client relationships, both at project level and across longer-term strategic partnerships.

* Staying up to date with evolving industry standards and policies, such as net zero targets and regulatory changes, and sharing insights with the wider team.

* Supporting or managing junior team members and contributing to their professional development.

* Engaging in whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments where project scope and experience allow.

Qualifications

* Demonstrable experience delivering environmental certification projects, particularly BREEAM, with a strong track record of achieving high ratings.

* Accreditation as a BREEAM Assessor (essential); additional accreditation such as BREEAM AP is advantageous.

* Familiarity with a range of sustainability frameworks (e.g., HQM, WELL, SKA, Fitwel, CEEQUAL, DREAM, or similar).

* A solid understanding of current sustainability drivers, including net zero carbon strategies, LETI guidance, and relevant UK regulations.

* Experience managing or contributing to energy and sustainability consultancy services across project lifecycles.

* Exposure to embodied carbon and life cycle assessment methodologies (beneficial but not essential).

* Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including design teams and clients, across concurrent projects.

* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines effectively.

* Clear and confident communication skills, both in written reports and verbal interactions.

* A genuine interest in sustainable design and improving environmental performance within the built environment.

If you are driven by a mission to create a more sustainable built environment and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Sound like an interesting fit? Apply now