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Sustainability Consultant - LCA New

Job reference

203843_1773748430

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£33000 - £41000 per annum + Hybrid Working | Career Progression

Location

Central London

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

17/03/2026

Closing date

07/04/2026

Consultant - LCA & Circular Economy

£33,000 - £41,000 | London | Hybrid

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Consultant to join our client's team, supporting the delivery of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Circular Economy strategies across a range of projects including new builds and refurbishments.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 2+ years' experience looking to further develop their technical expertise in embodied carbon and whole life carbon assessments, while gaining exposure to client-facing project work.

The successful candidate will support project delivery, assist with technical analysis, and contribute to the development of sustainable design strategies.

This is a hybrid role, and candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance of the London office.

Benefits

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Competitive Salary: £33,000-£41,000 per annum

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Annual Leave:

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25 days per annum

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26 days after 3 years of service

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27 days after 5 years of service

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Private Health Insurance (Vitality + EAP access)

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Performance Holiday: Up to 12 additional days per year (discretionary)

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Contributory Pension Scheme

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Professional Membership Fees Covered

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Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme (up to 5 days)

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Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

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Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

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Cycle to Work Scheme

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Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan

Day-to-Day

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Support the delivery of LCA and Circular Economy assessments across multiple projects

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Assist in preparing technical reports and client deliverables

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Work closely with senior team members to develop project strategies and outputs

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Carry out data analysis and embodied carbon calculations

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Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions

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Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams

Responsibilities

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Assist in delivering Life Cycle Assessment (embodied carbon) and Circular Economy services

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Support whole life carbon calculations using OneClick LCA

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Contribute to BREEAM and GLA reporting requirements

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Prepare technical documentation and reports

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Work with senior consultants to ensure quality and accuracy of outputs

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Stay up to date with industry standards and best practice

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Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and team development

Qualifications

Essential:

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2+ years' experience in LCA / embodied carbon / sustainability consultancy

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Experience supporting LCA and Circular Economy projects

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Familiarity with OneClick LCA (or similar tools)

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Understanding of BREEAM and/or GLA requirements

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Good communication skills and willingness to engage with clients

Desirable:

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Formal training in OneClick LCA

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Exposure to GLA whole life carbon or circular economy submissions

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Experience working within a consultancy environment

Right to Work

Candidates must have unrestricted UK work authorisation.

Sound like an interesting fit? Apply now to take the next step.