Senior / Principal / Associate Sustainability Consultant - Building Services

WSP; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP have an excellent new role for a Senior/Principal/Associate Sustainability Consultant to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions on high profile projects, as part of a growing national team.

A little more about your role...

The Building Performance team primarily supports the UK business in terms of Zero Carbon and wider sustainability advice within the Built Environment. The team covers a central role in P&B multi-disciplinary projects coordinating all WSP disciplines towards the delivery of Zero Carbon designs. While the team works on single building projects it also provides sustainability & energy master planning advice for both urban and semi-rural developments, as well as BREEAM, LEED, WELL and NABERS consulting services.

Responsibilities

We are looking for Sustainability Specialists at various levels to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability and Net Zero strategies, WELL, LEED, Ska Certifications, Lifecycle Assessment and Circular Economy advice.

Your role will involve developing sustainability strategies for a diverse portfolio and will require independent management of your own projects and leading sustainability certifications. You will also be responsible for the following:

• Leading a wide variety of assessment projects, including LEED, WELL, and other sustainability certifications
• Understand and support Client's brief in matters of sustainability and wellbeing aspirations
• Prepare Sustainability, Whole Life Carbon and Circular Economy Statements for developments to complement planning submissions. This will include coordination and managing sustainability contributions from many different design team stakeholders.
• Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions. The preparation of sustainability strategies will be a core part of the job role.
• Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Understanding and experience in Net Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials.
• Experience as a sustainability consultant, leading sustainability assessments.
• Proven track record of driving design teams to maximize sustainability including sound assessment skills including proven experience in delivering multiple assessments to certification.
• Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design.
• A proven champion of sustainability who has lead and encouraged behavioural change throughout the business.
• A driver of innovation and best practice, who has clearly communicated benefits to colleagues and clients.
• Bid support - supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen.
• An understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies
• An understanding of thermal modelling and low carbon energy strategies
• An understanding of current planning policies across the UK - in relation to sustainability and Net Zero Targets
• Be able to effectively communicate to clients both inside and outside the business.
• Presentation skills and time management.
• Able to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants

Qualifications:

• WELL AP and/or LEED AP qualified.
• Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject
• Membership of a related professional institution and on the way or already "Chartered" either engineer, scientist or environmentalist.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.