Sustainability Consultant

Company Description

Job Description

Sustainability Consultant
London, United Kingdom

Are you a proven sustainability consultant who wants to join an innovative team of sustainability professionals? Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? Do you have a minimum of 2 years' experience contributing to and delivering sustainable solutions on buildings projects as a qualified assessor?

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Sustainable Solutions team as our new Sustainability Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Sustainability Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on sustainability projects from varying sectors within the UK and across Europe. You will join our Sustainable Solutions team, made up of sustainability experts across varying fields such as certifications, whole life carbon and circular economy, indoor environmental quality and decarbonisation. You will thrive working in a supportive team environment on prestigious projects with ambitious clients and project teams. You will bring your sustainability knowledge and experience to projects through being involved in all aspects of sustainable buildings. Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

1. Leading and delivering sustainable certifications projects, including BREEAM, HQM, DREAM, WELL, Fitwel, LEED etc.
2. Delivering embodied carbon calculations, BREEAM and GLA compliant Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) at different stages of project design and construction.
3. Delivering Circular Economy Statements and circularity strategies.
4. Developing decarbonisation strategies for buildings.
5. Hosting workshops and presentations with clients, design teams, planners and developers.
6. Analysing project related data and information from project teams.
7. Contributing to internal tool development and research.
8. Preparing technical reports.
9. Supporting the training, development and growth of junior team members.
10. Managing project budgets, timeframes and deliverables to ensure high quality and profitable work.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include:

1. A relevant degree and a minimum of 2 years' experience of delivering sustainability projects within the Buildings sector.
2. A strong track record of working on projects throughout design and construction.
3. Experience in delivering projects for certifications, LCAs, circular economy and decarbonisation.
4. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead project meetings, liaise with clients and convey highly technical knowledge to a wide range of audiences.
5. Report writing experience and communication skills for clients and internal teams.
6. Fantastic focus with the ability to work both in a team as well as an individual.
7. Brilliant organisational skills with the ability to manage own workload, project finances and meet project deadlines.
8. A keen interest in sharing your knowledge throughout the wider business to support Ramboll's strategy of being 'The Partner for Sustainable Change'.

What we can offer you

1. Commitment to your development
2. Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
3. A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
4. Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
5. The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
6. Flexible work environment
7. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
8. Matched pension contributions
9. Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times' list of Best Places to Work.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.