Graduate Sustainability Consultant

2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - London

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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 further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Together, our highly skilled teams bring buildings to life, ensuring outstanding design and operations that meet the needs of the communities they serve.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. In joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a 9‑day fortnight scheme, thrive with community groups, social and networking events, and extensive professional development. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

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

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

• You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built‑environment specialists.
• You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, experiencing innovative schemes across all sectors.
• You’ll advance your career, your 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.
• Appreciation of broader sustainability issues such as sustainability governance and reporting, sustainability strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
• Enthusiastic about working within a dynamic team in a progressive and well‑respected firm.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• Serious about sustainability.

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Please note:

we do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role. Only candidates already authorised to work in the UK (e.g. 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, 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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