Sustainability Consultant - Building Services

Posted 25 June 2021
Salary £35k - 40k per year
LocationOrpington
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Buildings
ReferenceJO0000027334
Contact NameCharlie Weeks

Job description

Are you an experienced Sustainability Consultant with a background in Building Services?
 
An excellent opportunity with a rapidly multidisciplinary consultancy has arisen in Orpington.
 
This role is suitable for a candidate with existing experience of delivering residential/mixed-use projects with detailed knowledge of low carbon technologies and sustainable design.   
 
You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects including sustainability assessments (BREEAM, HQM, Passive House), planning reports and client liaison.  
 
The company has a well established culture of support and development and thus, there are ample opportunities to progress through this role and manage teams and entire projects throughout your career.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
·Work on a wide range of projects including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial and educational.
·Attend meetings with clients and multidisciplinary design teams as Sustainability consultant.
·Develop and present project sustainability design proposals to the project team and client.
·Undertake project assessments including Part L (SAP, SBEM), BREEAM, HQM, PassiveHouse.
·Undertake Overheating simulations and present report findings.
·Undertake energy surveys of buildings.
·Undertake BREEAM Assessments.
·Assess project designs for BREEAM compliance and recording evidence.
·Prepare high quality information including sustainability assessments, planning reports, presentations.
·Maintain regular contact with clients.
 
Competencies:
 
·Hold an academic or industry qualification related to sustainability or design.
·Detailed knowledge of low carbon and sustainable design and London Plan Energy Policy.  
·Qualified Part L Assessor (SAP/SBEM).
·BREEAM Qualified Assessor with experience of conducting BREEAM Assessments under both BREEAM New Construction 2018 and BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit-out 2014.
·Ability to use sustainability software such as IES:VE.
·Excellent communication and organisational skills.
 
To find out more about this opportunity or to apply, please send your CV to Charlie Weeks at charlie.weeks@carringtonwest.com