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Sustainability Consultant

Job reference

190585_1773331587

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£30000 - £40000 per annum + Hybrid Working | Career Progression

Location

Chester

Industry sector

Building, Construction

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

12/03/2026

Closing date

02/04/2026

Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM Accredited Assessor)

£30,000 - £40,000 | Training & Development | Private Healthcare | Hybrid Working

Location: Chester

Overview

Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable built environment? We are looking for a Sustainability Consultant and BREEAM Accredited Assessor to join a growing team delivering sustainability and compliance services to the construction and development industry.

Based in Chester, this role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors while developing your expertise within a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment.

This position would suit someone who already holds BREEAM Assessor accreditation and is confident delivering assessments, while looking to further develop their career within a growing sustainability team.

Benefits

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Competitive salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

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Hybrid working and flexible hours

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Private healthcare

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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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A supportive and inclusive working environment

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Regular team socials and a strong collaborative culture

Day-to-Day

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Delivering BREEAM assessments from early design stages through to certification

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Supporting project teams in achieving sustainability targets and BREEAM credits

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Preparing technical reports and sustainability documentation

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Working with clients, architects and engineers to coordinate evidence for assessments

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Contributing to additional sustainability certification schemes where required

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Keeping up to date with evolving sustainability standards and best practice

Responsibilities

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Deliver BREEAM assessments as an Accredited Assessor

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Coordinate the collection and review of evidence for certification

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Provide sustainability advice to design teams during project development

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Support projects across sectors including commercial, residential, education and healthcare

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Assist with other sustainability frameworks such as HQM, Fitwel or SKA where relevant

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Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality sustainability outcomes

Qualifications

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BREEAM Accredited Assessor status

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Experience delivering or supporting BREEAM assessments

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A degree or postgraduate qualification in a related discipline

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Membership or interest in professional bodies such as IEMA, ISEP or CIBSE

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Strong understanding of construction processes and sustainability principles

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Excellent communication and organisational skills

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Ability to manage workloads across multiple projects

Desirable:

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Experience with other sustainability frameworks (HQM, SKA, Fitwel)

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Knowledge of wider sustainability topics such as energy or carbon performance

Apply Now

If you are a BREEAM Accredited Sustainability Consultant looking to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.