Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/12/2025
Closing date
01/01/2026
Sustainability Consultant
Location: Remote
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Penguin Recruitment are a representing a fast-growing, multidisciplinary consultancy within the built environment who are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its expanding energy and sustainability division.
What's Offered
* Structured training and development programme with clear progression milestones.
* Fully remote working, with optional in-person meet-ups.
* Company-provided equipment (laptop, phone).
* Private medical insurance.
* Professional memberships covered (IES, Elmhurst, CIBSE).
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Quarterly team days and industry events in London.
* Excellent long-term career growth opportunities, including leadership roles as the team expands.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs for domestic and non-domestic buildings.
* Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions, including London Plan and regional compliance.
* Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.
* Support or lead on Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments and Circular Economy Statements.
* Undertake daylight and sunlight modelling for residential and mixed-use schemes.
* Assist with Decarbonisation Reports and Net Zero Strategies for large commercial estates.
* Liaise with clients, local authorities, architects, and design teams, providing clear technical advice.
* Support development of internal processes, templates, and methodologies.
* Mentor junior assessors and contribute to building the future sustainability division.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
* Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or similar software (SAP/SBEM/TM59/TM52).
* Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L and relevant energy compliance standards.
* Experience preparing Energy Statements for planning.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
* BREEAM experience (Assessor or AP) - training and requalification supported.
* Familiarity with OneClick LCA, TM54, or ESOS energy auditing.
* Experience with Whole Life-Cycle Carbon or Decarbonisation reporting.
* Knowledge of daylight/sunlight or natural ventilation modelling.
Interested in this or any other Sustainability and Energy roles, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.
This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.