Senior Sustainability Consultant

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Manchester area | Hybrid (2 days office-based)

Up to £55,000 basic

Zest for Talent is partnering with a well-established, award-winning building services consultancy to recruit a senior Sustainability-focused Mechanical Design Engineer.

This is a key technical role within a business known for its long-term staff retention, strong culture, and leadership in net zero and decarbonisation. Sustainability here is not a bolt-on — it’s central to how projects are designed and delivered.

Why consider this role?

• Work on high-profile, complex projects across commercial, public sector & healthcare
• Play a lead role in net zero & decarbonisation strategies
• Advanced use of IES VE at the heart of the role
• Hybrid working built into the culture
• Join a consultancy recognised nationally as a great employer

The role

You’ll take technical ownership of mechanical design and sustainability delivery, including :

Leading mechanical building services design

Delivering thermal modelling & energy analysis using IES VE

Developing low / net zero carbon strategies

Coordinating designs via IES VE, AutoCAD & Revit

Mentoring junior engineers

Supporting client relationships and technical decision-making

What our client is looking for

Essential :

5+ years UK consultancy experience

Expert-level IES VE experience

Low Carbon Consultant (LCC)

NDEA or LCEA Level 5

Strong background in sustainability & decarbonisation

Desirable :

Degree qualified (BEng / MEng), ideally Chartered

MCIBSE / MIMechE (IHEEM advantageous)

Healthcare or technically complex project experience

Additional certifications (One Click LCA, NABERS, CP1, OCDEA / DEA)

Package

Salary up to £55,000

Private medical insurance

Life insurance & income protection

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance (including birthday off 🎂)

Flexible hours & hybrid working

Quarterly incentives

Ongoing CPD & professional development

Contact Matt at Zest4

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