Sustainability Strategy Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Sustainability Consultant in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects across diverse sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, heritage, sport, leisure, and residential.

About the Job

The role offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment where you will contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact. Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Developing and delivering net-zero carbon strategies and assessments (covering both operational and embodied carbon)
  2. Leading material lifecycle assessments, including embodied carbon analysis
  3. Conducting circularity assessments and providing environmental consultancy services
  4. Managing sustainability assessments for frameworks like BREEAM, LEED, Ska, and the WELL Building Standard
  5. Leading post-occupancy evaluations to improve building performance

This role requires:

  • Solid experience in sustainability consultancy within the built environment
  • Proven expertise in delivering BREEAM assessments
  • Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and its application to development projects
  • Experience in delivering assessments under LEED, Ska, or WELL Building Standard

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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