Sustainability Specialist

23 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Building Design Partnership Full time

About the Role

Building Design Partnership is seeking a highly skilled Sustainability Specialist to lead and assist in the delivery of environmental certification across various projects. With extensive experience in BREEAM, WELL, Ska, and LEED, this individual will work closely with clients and design teams from early-stage design to project completion.

About Us

We are a leading architecture, engineering, and design firm that creates innovative, sustainable solutions for our clients. Our team of experts works at every stage of the design process, from visioning to briefing, design, delivery, and operation.

We believe in making places for people, fostering a culture of sustainability, and enhancing social value. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios enable us to respond to the demands of our dynamic planet.

As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we combine our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centered design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions.

Job Description

This role involves:

  • Developing and implementing sustainability strategies and frameworks for clients
  • Leading the delivery of environmental certification, including BREEAM, LEED, and WELL assessments
  • Reviewing project details and developing targets for environmental certification
  • Delivering workshops to communicate sustainability requirements to internal and external stakeholders
  • Providing support and guidance to design teams in developing compliant and robust design strategies

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior team members to deliver environmental certification
  • Develop and implement net zero carbon strategies and assessments
  • Conduct material lifecycle assessments and circularity assessments
  • Support planning applications and construction site monitoring
  • Review evidence and complete validation statements and QA processes

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A formal qualification in a sustainability or built environment subject
  • A BREEAM Assessor qualification and/or BREEAM AP status and experience working on BREEAM projects
  • Experience of delivering LEED, Ska, or WELL Building Standard assessments
  • Previous relevant experience working in the field of sustainability
  • A strong understanding of environmental and sustainability legislation and its applicability to UK development
  • The drive to explore new or emerging themes and dissemination as appropriate
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with experience of technical report writing

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including:

  • Annual appraisal and mentoring program
  • Sponsorship for professional development
  • Access to our online learning platform
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Stakeholder pension arrangement
  • Profit Share Scheme
  • Smart Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Sickness Insurance
  • Private Medical insurance
  • Health screening
  • Interest-free season ticket loans
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity provision


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