Principal/Senior Sustainability Consultant - BREEAM Lead

at  Hydrock

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our highly influential Smart Energy and Sustainability team.
From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we’re proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future.
Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant to lead and grow our BREEAM services and team locally, based in our city centre office in Leeds.
You’ll be part of our collaborative and growing team across the UK and will help with the development and delivery of a pipeline of exciting and complex projects.
We have a true enthusiasm for what we do. If you do too, we’d love to hear from you.
As an inclusive employer we are open to flexible working arrangements to suit personal circumstances. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

WE ARE ALSO KEEN TO KNOW IF YOU CAN OFFER ANY OF THESE ATTRIBUTES:

• Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques and experience with software such as IES Virtual Environment, Spacemaker AI etc.
• Knowledge of or technical ability in energy/renewables/built environment / environmental science-related disciplines
• An ability to apply analytical skills across a range of scales, i.e. buildings, campuses, cities
• Experience in presenting analytical information in a clear and concise manner
• Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability policy and legislation
• Understanding of structural engineering, architectural design and materials specification and supply chains
• Experience in producing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
• Qualifications within PAS 2050/2060/2080 standards
• Experience in using CIBSE TM65 embodied carbon calculation methodology
• Capability to lead a team and develop new products in an ever-expanding market
• Graphic design capabilities including the ability to use software packages such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and BlueBeam.
• Ability to develop digital toolkits for use internally and by clients
• Hold a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher.
• Qualified BREEAM Assessor
• Background in building physics/environmental design, environmental science or sustainability related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques.
• Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability legislation.
• Knowledge of or technical ability in building services related disciplines.

SO, WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

This is an opportunity for you to develop our growing Smart Energy and Sustainability offering locally, as part of wider team across the UK. You will be naturally proactive and help support the development of the local service offering in response to evolving national and local legislative drivers.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (LIST NOT EXHAUSTIVE):

• Leading the delivery of BREEAM projects, with support from a senior member of the team.
• Part L, Energy Strategies and LCA assessment
• Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines.
• Reviewing project details and develop targets for sustainability.
• Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assess this against the project’s targets and provide feedback or follow-up.
• Set up and maintain projects via the project evidence tracker.
• Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members.
• Producing reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams.
• Attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets.
• Reviewing the performance of designated projects on a monthly basis and update the team’s project tracker with progress information.
• Assisting in preparing bids and proposals for new work.
• Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practices and processes.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings.
• Completing relevant training to become certified as a BREEAM assessor / AP.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED:

• Ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Client relationship management skills.
• Proven track record of project delivery.
• Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable) and LCA experience (Oneclick preferable).
• Experience developing and managing others (Principal/Associate grades only).
• Emerging business development and sales skills.
• Strong business development experience (Associate grade only).