Graduate Sustainability Consultant

2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Bristol

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Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and beyond.

As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant you’ll have the opportunity to learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills whilst helping internal teams to deliver sustainability tasks for a variety of projects.

• Undertake building performance simulation and energy‑related work streams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools and techniques.
• Develop energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
• Support the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies where necessary.
• Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.) from early design stages through to completion.
• Develop an understanding and knowledge of whole‑life carbon reporting to support clients’ Net Zero Carbon strategies.
• Communicate and engage with clients, design teams and contractors on projects, with opportunities to visit sites during construction phases.
• Engage in the Group’s research and development studies and author industry guidance, with a chance to influence national design commissions and industry bodies.

• Collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built‑environment specialists.
• Be part of progressive and exciting projects, experiencing innovative schemes across all sectors.
• Advance your career in your own way thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.

• Educated to degree level in Engineering, Architecture or the Built Environment.
• Knowledge or awareness of one or more of the following is desirable: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling.
• A appreciation of broader sustainability issues, such as governance, reporting, strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
• Relish being part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well‑respected firm.
• Have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Like us: be serious about sustainability.

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Please only apply for one location for your discipline; if you are flexible with location you may select other preferences at telephone interview. If you apply for multiple locations, you will only be considered for the location listed.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role. Only candidates already authorised to work in the UK—including British/Irish citizens, EU Settled/Pre‑Settled, ILR holders—will be considered.

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence, or anything else) please let us know.

We are committed to enabling a healthy work‑life balance for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including part‑time, term‑time‑only, and remote working.

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