QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• Degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or a related field
• Chartered or professional accreditation (e.g., IEMA, RICS, CEnv) preferred
• Additional language skills are a plus

ROLE OVERVIEW

Are you a strategic sustainability consultant with deep expertise in environmental accreditations, carbon strategies, and nature-based solutions? We’re looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing Sustainability team and help shape the future of sustainable development across the UK and internationally.

ROLE CONTEXT & PURPOSE

As a Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering high-impact sustainability strategies and driving commercial growth. With a focus on business development (50%), team leadership (30%), and process improvement (20%), you will lead client engagements across net zero pathways, decarbonisation strategic delivery, carbon and climate risk, nature-based solutions, and ESG certifications.
This role has been created in response to sustained growth and succession planning. It offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of our services, mentor emerging talent, and build long-term client relationships in a fast-evolving market.

Key Duties: Typical duties will include but not limited to:

• Lead and deliver complex sustainability projects, including:
• Net zero and carbon reduction strategies
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and nature-based solutions
• ESG and climate risk frameworks (e.g., TCFD, SBTi)
• Environmental certifications (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, WELL)
• Advise clients at asset, portfolio, and corporate levels across UK and international estates and portfolios
• Drive business development, identifying new opportunities and achieving revenue targets equivalent to 10x base salary
• Mentor and manage a multidisciplinary team of consultants, supporting their technical and professional growth
• Provide thought leadership on emerging sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and market expectations
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and commercial performance
• Enhance internal processes, including WIP tracking, financial reporting, and knowledge-sharing
• Champion team culture, collaboration, and innovation