Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant (Building Services)
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WSP has an excellent new role for an Associate/Associate/Technical 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.
A Little More About Your Role
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:
* Developing the approach for sustainability across significant portfolios and major frameworks.
* Increase WSPs profile in the industry, help secure new work and improve the quality and technical knowledge relating to Sustainable design.
* Undertaking business development activities including attending B2B Meetings with Clients and Professionals and attending Industry social events.
* Understand and support Clients brief in matters of sustainability and translating their aspirations into practicable delivery models.
* Co-ordinate sustainability delivery across design teams and stakeholders internally and externally.
* Identify opportunities for cross selling of services and co-ordinating with WSPs experts across other teams within the business.
* Support the growth of the existing team through recruitment and development of existing staff.
* Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions.
* Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Understanding and experience in Net Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials.
* Experience as a sustainability consultant, leading sustainability assessments.
* Proven track record of driving design teams to maximise sustainability including sound assessment skills including proven experience in delivering multiple assessments to certification.
* Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design.
* A proven champion of sustainability who has led and encouraged behavioural change throughout the business.
* A driver of innovation and best practice, who has clearly communicated benefits to colleagues and clients.
* Bid support supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen.
* An understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies.
* An understanding of thermal modelling and low carbon energy strategies.
* An understanding of current planning policies across the UK in relation to sustainability and Net Zero Targets.
* Be able to effectively communicate complex technical information and non-technical information to clients both inside and outside the business.
* Presentation skills and time management.
* Able to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants.
Qualifications
* Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject.
* Membership of a related professional institution and on the way or already Chartered either engineer, scientist or environmentalist.
Dont quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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