Overview
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant to join our team based in our Bournemouth or Reading offices.
It’s an exciting time to be part of our broader Sustainability group which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country.
We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects, across all sectors. Our Sustainability Group is an industry leader in its approach to sustainability design, construction and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the Group thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture.
This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole.
In this key and varied role, you can expect to:
- Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion.
- Supporting the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies
- Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but not limited to: embodied carbon of materials, circular economy opportunities, building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation, overheating.
- Support development of energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
- Support the training of graduate members of the team.
- Contribute to the development of junior team members.
- Working with other members of the firm on research and development initiatives to allow us to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.
- As well as project-related work, the Hoare Lea engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of Hoare Lea’s work to those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.
About you
You are likely to have some knowledge and competence in a selection of the following fields:
- BREEAM, HQM, WELL, Fitwel assessments.
- Bespoke sustainability charters .
- Production of planning documents including sustainability statements, energy statements, whole life carbon reports and circular economy statements.
- Whole Life Carbon Assessments – using OneClick or other methodologies.
- Energy strategies.
- Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES.
- In-Use energy modelling and assessment.
- Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments.
- Net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon calculations.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience working within the built environment sector.
- Already working within a sustainability or engineering consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
- You will bring expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
- You will relish being part of dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.
- You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
- Like us, you will be serious about sustainability.
How to apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact bryonydreaning@hoarelea.com.
If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.
