Sustainability Consultant or Senior Consultant (Energy)
A fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability Group. The role is based in our Bournemouth or Reading offices and will be part of our broader Sustainability group which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country. We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects, across all sectors.
Our Sustainability Group is an industry leader in its approach to sustainability design, construction, and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the Group thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture. This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole.
Why work for us?
Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. Hoare Lea were an early adopter of Design for Performance (DfP), taking our pioneer project (Timber Square) to become the UK’s first NABERSUK Design for Performance project to complete the Independent Design Review and score 5 design reviewed target rating.
With a focus on human-centred, environmentally sustainable design, Hoare Lea delivered the world’s first workplace fit-out to achieve both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold. Our clients are industry leading, always striving to achieve the best and to push the boundaries of sustainability.
The role
As part of the role you will:
1. Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but not limited to building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation, overheating.
2. Support development of energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
3. Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion.
4. Work with other members of the Sustainability Group on research and development initiatives.
What we’re looking for
Key Skills & Knowledge:
* Knowledge and competence in energy strategies, Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES, In-Use energy modelling and assessment, dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments, and overheating risk assessments.
* Production of and support of planning submissions.
* Net zero carbon strategies.
About you
You will have experience working within the built environment sector, preferably within a sustainability or engineering consultancy. You will bring expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions. You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
Our benefits
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary, and industry-leading training and development to support you throughout your career.
* Private medical scheme
* Life Assurance
* Income protection
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced Paternity, Maternity & Shared Parental Leave
* Season Ticket Loans
* Professional membership subscription
* Flexitime
* Flexible benefits
* 9-day fortnight
* Hybrid Working
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Holiday buy & sell up to 5 days
* Study Assistance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Sabbatical Leave
How to apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact us.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to being a place where underrepresented individuals and communities are not just included, but where marginalised knowledge and experience is valued, amplified, and harnessed. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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