Job reference
157530_1774020972
Company Name
Salary
£40000 - £50000 per annum + Hybrid, Development, Profit Share Scheme
Location
Manchester
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
20/03/2026
Closing date
10/04/2026
Senior Sustainability Consultant
£40,000 - £50,000 | Manchester | Hybrid Working | BREEAM Expertise
Overview
We are partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Sustainability Consultant for their Manchester studio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering sustainable solutions across a broad range of high-profile projects.
You'll be involved in a variety of sectors including commercial workplace, healthcare, education, residential, sport, and leisure. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you'll contribute to shaping innovative and environmentally responsible design strategies.
Benefits
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Profit share scheme
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Flexible, tax-efficient benefits
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Private healthcare, life assurance, and income protection
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Interest-free travel loans
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Health assessments
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Holiday purchase and exchange options
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Structured professional development (CPD, mentoring, internal learning platform)
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Regular social, wellbeing, and team events across the business
The Role
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Work closely with clients and internal teams to develop and implement sustainability strategies
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Carry out environmental assessments and provide practical, data-driven recommendations
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Track and report on sustainability performance across projects
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Support continuous improvement in environmental performance across both projects and operations
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Engage in ongoing learning and development through training, mentoring, and CPD activities
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Contribute to a collaborative team culture through participation in studio and company-wide initiatives
Key Responsibilities
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Develop sustainability strategies, including frameworks for monitoring and reporting performance
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Deliver net zero carbon studies and advisory services
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Provide guidance on NABERS and wider ESG requirements
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Lead or support environmental certification processes such as BREEAM, LEED, SKA, and WELL
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Carry out life cycle assessments using tools such as One Click LCA
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Support compliance with environmental standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
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Keep up to date with evolving legislation, policy, and industry trends to inform project delivery
About You
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Experience within sustainability consultancy in the built environment
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Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and industry drivers
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Track record of delivering sustainability strategies and certification processes
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Familiarity with key frameworks and tools including BREEAM, LEED, WELL, NABERS, SKA, and LCA software
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Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a well-established consultancy, working on impactful projects that contribute to a more sustainable built environment. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.