Sustainability Consultant/ BREEAM

Sustainability Consultant/ BREEAM

A 75 strong company of MEP Engineers and Sustainability Consultants are currently looking for a Sustainability Consultant to join them on a Full-Time, permanent basis.

Purpose of Job:

This company are looking for an ambitious Sustainability Consultant to join their Sustainability team to deliver sustainable and low-energy designs for projects within the commercial, residential, leisure centres and aviation projects across the UK and some internationally.  This consultancy have a number of strategically placed offices throughout the UK and are looking for someone to be based out of their Berkshire office, based near Bracknell. 

Candidates must have previous experience within the sustainability sector, in particular have experience and practical knowledge of Building Research Establishment Environmental Methodology (BREEAM) process and be a registered assessor. Ideally candidates will also have experience in Thermal modelling and be a LCEA level 5, however this is not essential as the company are happy to train and educate the right candidate. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with client stakeholders to develop the Sustainability Strategy including criteria for the delivery of the desired BREEAM/ LEED rating, identifying any sustainability risks and appropriate mitigation measures and highlighting any opportunities to increase sustainable credentials.
• Provide strategic low energy design advice.
• Conduct BREEAM Pre-Assessment and provide design advice.
• Produce evidence requirements for BREEAM credits.
• Undertake gap analysis report / schedule should the desired rating not be achievable.
• Publish pre-assessment meeting minutes stating the potential building score achievable and advise on techniques suitable for integration into the overall design.
• Monitor the design process to ensure that the scheme design objectives are being followed and the design reflects the client’s requirements.
• Prepare interim and final design assessment report for client review and submission to the BRE.
• Provide a delivery assurance / support process that the construction phase sustainability plan is being followed and to verify the outcomes on behalf of the client.
• Undertake a Post construction review to gather evidence that the design objectives are reflected in the construction phase.
• Support senior members of staff in client and design team relationships.
• Commit to supporting the strategic company sustainability policies and the internal environmental programme objectives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sustainability consultant to gain good exposure to a range of large projects. There will also be an opportunity for the right candidate to develop on to becoming a Senior Consultant within 12 months. 

For more information please contact George Osborn on 01206 913 292.