Sustainability Consultant

Position Summary

We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Sustainability Consultant. We are on the lookout for candidates eager to engage in some of the most significant and intriguing sustainability and carbon initiatives both in the UK and globally. This is a permanent position that allows for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, combining remote and office-based work.

We desire an individual who is committed to delivering high-quality technical work, exhibiting strong analytical capabilities and reporting standards, while also embracing creative methodologies in sustainability evaluations. In this role, you will be involved in life cycle assessments (LCA), embodied carbon analysis, and sustainability certification processes (such as LEED and BREEAM), aiding in the development of low-carbon strategies for infrastructure and built environment projects. You will play a key role in data collection, modeling, and interpretation, as well as integrate whole-life carbon principles into design and procurement choices.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experts will be essential as you provide comprehensive sustainability solutions to our clients.

We are eager to connect with aspiring consultants who are passionate about sustainability. While previous experience in LCA or certification is advantageous, your motivation, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn and advance in this dynamic field are what truly matter.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering LCAs and embodied carbon analyses, including data gathering, validation, and benchmarking.
• Generate auditable LCA reports and sustainability documentation for certification purposes (LEED/BREEAM).
• Utilize LCA tools, integrate BIM data, and manage datasets to create reliable models.
• Implement PAS 2080, RICS WLCA, and green building standards (LEED BD+C).
• Evaluate carbon factors/EPDs and provide guidance on low-carbon procurement practices.
• Prepare technical notes and contribute to proposals and client presentations.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and procurement teams to incorporate low-carbon design from the outset.

About You

• Preferred qualifications and attributes include:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., LEED GA/AP, BREEAM/CEEQUAL Assessor) are advantageous.
• 2-8 years of experience in LCA/embodied carbon within AEC/infrastructure projects; familiarity with tools such as One Click LCA, eTool, Tally LCA, SimaPro.
• Understanding of ISO 14040/14044, EN 15978, EN 15804.
• Sustainability accreditation (LEED AP/GA or equivalent) preferred, with international experience being a plus.
• Ability to analyze EPDs and recommend low-carbon alternatives.
• Strong data skills (Excel, QA/QC, quantity take-off/BIM exports).
• Exceptional technical writing and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tabula, Spotfire).
• Background in sustainability consulting or green building initiatives.
• Familiarity with advanced LCA tools and international certification standards (LEED, BREEAM).
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and advising on low-carbon strategies.
• Exposure to AI-driven workflows and automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Python scripting) for enhancing data analysis, sustainability reporting, and decision-making support.
• Knowledge of ISO 14040/14044 (LCA principles & requirements).
• Familiarity with EN 15978 (building environmental performance calculation method).
• Understanding EN 15804 (+A2) (EPD core rules for construction products).
• Knowledge of RICS WLCA – 2nd edition (global) (effective 1 July 2024).
• Proficiency in PAS 2080:2023 (whole life carbon management in buildings & infrastructure).
• Familiarity with LEED; BREEAM Infrastructure/CEEQUAL.
• Experience with One Click LCA workflows & BIM integrations (or equivalent).

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a leading engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect individuals, data, and technology to revolutionize the infrastructure and energy systems of the world. Together with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we strive to make a positive impact on the planet and its inhabitants. We are dedicated to guiding our clients through various markets to engineer a sustainable future.

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