Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant

Job Description

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.

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

The Building Performance team primarily supports the UK business in terms of energy, carbon and holistic 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 sustainable 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 supporting the delivery of BREEAM, LEED, WELL and NABERS consulting services.

Reporting to one of our Regional Leads you will help develop and grow the team's offering across a range of sectors. The growing team will form a key part of our national Building Performance Network (BPN) within the Building Services Practice. The role will be client-facing, helping clients to understand how to define and fulfil their strategic goals towards net zero operational energy, embodied carbon and wider sustainability targets.

We are looking for a Sustainability Specialist to lead the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability leadership and co-ordination on major projects.

Your role will involve sustainability leadership for a diverse portfolio of projects and will require independent management of your own projects acting as the "sustainability lead". You will also be responsible for the following:

1. Developing the approach for sustainability across significant portfolios and major frameworks.
2. Increase WSP's profile in the industry, help secure new work and improve the quality and technical knowledge relating to Sustainable design.
3. Undertaking business development activities including attending B2B Meetings with Clients and Professionals and attending Industry social events. Leveraging existing client relationships around the UK.
4. Understand and support Client's brief in matters of sustainability and translating their aspirations into practicable delivery models.
5. Co-ordinate sustainability delivery across design teams and stakeholders internally and externally.
6. Identify opportunities for cross selling of services and co-ordinating with WSPs experts across other teams within the business.
7. Support the growth of the existing team through recruitment and development of existing staff.
8. Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions.
9. Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.

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

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

About Us

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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.

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.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

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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.