Senior Sustainability Consultant
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225093653
Job Description:
Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM Specialist)£30,000 - £40,000 | Manchester | Hybrid
Overview
My client is seeking an experienced BREEAM Sustainability Consultant to join their Manchester team. This role is focused on delivering BREEAM assessments across a diverse portfolio of projects, including workplace, healthcare, education, residential, and mixed-use developments.
You will play a key role in leading BREEAM certification processes, supporting compliance with UK Building Regulations, and contributing to wider sustainability strategies within a well-established, multidisciplinary design practice.
Benefits
- Employee profit share scheme
- Private medical, life, and income protection insurance
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Flexible benefits and holiday options
- Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and structured career development
- Regular social, wellbeing, and team events
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver BREEAM assessments from pre-assessment through to certification
- Act as the primary point of contact for BREEAM-related queries across project teams
- Produce and review SBEM calculations and support compliance with Part L and Part O regulations
- Undertake life cycle assessments using One Click LCA
- Provide clear, actionable sustainability advice to clients and design teams
- Support delivery of net zero carbon strategies and environmental performance targets
- Ensure projects align with relevant environmental standards and legislation
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering BREEAM assessments (essential)
- Strong working knowledge of SBEM and UK Building Regulations (Part L & Part O)
- Experience using One Click LCA for lifecycle/embodied carbon analysis
- Background in built environment sustainability consultancy
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience with additional certifications (e.g. LEED, WELL, NABERS)
- Knowledge of ESG frameworks and net zero strategies
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to take a lead role in BREEAM delivery within a highly respected design practice, working on impactful, high-profile projects while developing your technical expertise in a supportive environment.
