Graduate Sustainability Consultant

2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant – Plymouth

Join Hoare Lea as a Graduate Sustainability Consultant in Plymouth. Hoare Lea is a human‑centric, planet‑conscious engineering consultancy delivering intelligent, sustainable solutions to complex design challenges across the built environment in the UK and beyond.

Hoare Lea offers a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring designs are outstanding and operations meet community needs. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can realise their unique potential.

As a graduate, you will experience a 9‑day fortnight scheme, community groups, social events and extensive professional development. Benefits include private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options and up to 30 days annual leave.

As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant you will learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills whilst helping internal teams deliver sustainability tasks for a variety of projects.

• Undertake building performance simulation and energy work streams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools and techniques.
• Develop energy strategies for 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 (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, HQM) from early design stages through to completion.
• Develop an understanding 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 industry research, R&D studies and authoring guidance, with opportunities to influence industry bodies and national design commissions.

• Collaborate with the industry’s best across a wide range of built‑environment specialists.
• Work on progressive, exciting projects with innovative schemes across all sectors.
• Advance your career on your own terms, thanks to our structured career path framework.

• Graduated 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.
• Appreciation of broader sustainability issues such as governance, reporting, climate change adaptation, behaviour change.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Commitment to sustainability.

To apply, complete a CV profile and submit your application. Only candidates already authorised to work in the UK (British/Irish citizenship, EU settled, ILR holders) will be considered. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role. Please apply for a single location, as we will only consider the location you selected.

If you need adjustments or accommodations to participate fully in the recruitment process, please let us know.

We support healthy work‑life balance and welcome applications for part‑time, term‑time, and remote working arrangements.

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