Principal Sustainability Consultant; Building Services

Position: Principal Sustainability Consultant (Building Services)
Overview of role An established, multidisciplinary built-environment consultancy is seeking a Principal Sustainability Consultant to play a leading role in delivering high-impact sustainability outcomes across complex projects.

This role offers the opportunity to shape sustainability strategies from early concept through to delivery, influence project teams and clients at a senior level, and contribute to the continued evolution of best practice across the industry. The position sits within a nationally connected sustainability team, with strong regional autonomy and visibility. Role responsibilities and requirements Act as sustainability lead on medium to large-scale projects across all design stages, including planning and technical delivery Lead defined work streams on complex projects, supporting overall project strategy and delivery Develop and manage project programmes, resources and delivery plans Facilitate and lead client and design team workshops, clearly translating technical insight into actionable outcomes Review, coordinate and quality-assure work produced by others Deliver and oversee detailed sustainability analysis, including:
Energy performance and compliance modelling Overheating and thermal comfort assessments Operational energy and performance-based assessments Whole life carbon and net-zero strategies Environmental and wellbeing certifications Contribute to the development of internal technical knowledge and innovation initiatives Mentor and support junior consultants, developing capability across the team Key skills and qualities needed Essential experience Strong background in sustainability and building performance consultancy Proven experience leading projects and managing resources Advanced energy modelling and performance assessment capability using IES VE Experience delivering environmental and wellbeing certifications Whole life carbon assessment experience Track record of supporting planning submissions and engaging with local authorities Experience mentoring and developing junior team members Desirable experience Operational energy and performance-based assessment methodologies Design-for-performance or post-occupancy evaluation approaches Development of holistic sustainability strategies and frameworks Circular economy and embodied carbon strategy development Fee proposal development and/or line management experience Further information This role will suit an experienced sustainability consultant looking to operate at a strategic, influential level, with the freedom to shape outcomes, develop others, and contribute to the future direction of sustainability within the built environment.

Professional accreditation or progress towards chartership is expected, alongside a genuine passion for delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.