Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant - Luton - Up to £60K About the Company

Our client is a leading Civils Contractor business delivering high-quality projects across commercial, sports stadia and infrastructure sectors, with increasing regulatory requirements and client demand for low‑carbon, environmentally responsible developments, sustainability sits at the heart of our growth strategy.

As a Sustainability Consultant you will lead and support the delivery of environmental and sustainability strategies across pre‑construction and live projects. The role will ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation, support net‑zero ambitions, and enhance environmental performance in line with industry best practice.

• Strategy & Compliance
  • Support implementation of the company's sustainability strategy and net‑zero roadmap.
  • Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation.
  • Advise project teams on alignment with BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) and other sustainability frameworks.
  • Monitor and report on carbon, waste, water, and biodiversity metrics.
• Pre-Construction Support
  • Contribute to tender submissions with sustainability statements and carbon reduction plans.
  • Provide embodied carbon assessments.
  • Advise on sustainable material selection and modern methods of construction (MMC).
• Project Delivery
  • Work closely with Design Managers, Commercial teams, and Site Managers to embed sustainable solutions throughout project life cycles.
  • Manage BREEAM / LEED assessments where applicable.
  • Oversee site environmental management plans (SEMPs).
  • Support ISO 14001 environmental management system compliance.
• Carbon & Net Zero
  • Lead whole‑life carbon assessments.
  • Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and circular economy solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and local authorities.
  • Deliver sustainability training and awareness sessions for internal teams.
  • Support ESG reporting and external communications.

• 3+ years' experience in sustainability within the UK construction or built environment sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning, environmental legislation, and sustainability certifications (e.g., BREEAM).
• Experience conducting whole‑life carbon assessments.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Strategic thinking with commercial awareness
• Data-driven decision making
• Problem solving and innovation
• Influencing and negotiation
• Project management skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement