<p>We are seeking a skilled Sustainability Consultant to help organisations reduce carbon, comply with regulation and embed sustainable practice. This role requires strong technical knowledge, stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in net zero planning, ESG reporting and delivering behaviour change across operations.</p>
<h2>Sustainability Consultant Job Profile</h2>
<p>The Sustainability Consultant provides expert advice to clients on environmental strategy, carbon management and sustainability governance. They analyse current performance, set realistic targets and design programmes to improve environmental outcomes across buildings, supply chains and operations.</p>
<p>Reporting to senior leadership or client directors, the consultant leads project delivery, prepares technical reports and communicates complex ideas clearly to both technical and non technical audiences. They ensure recommendations are practical, cost effective and aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.</p>
<h2>Sustainability Consultant Job Description</h2>
<p>A Sustainability Consultant will conduct audits and baseline assessments to determine carbon footprints, energy use and waste streams. They will develop net zero roadmaps, advise on renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, and produce business cases to justify investment. The consultant also prepares sustainability disclosures, assists with certification schemes and supports compliance with evolving UK and international regulation.</p>
<p>Consultants work closely with multi disciplinary teams including facilities, procurement and design professionals to embed circular economy principles and sustainable procurement. They design monitoring frameworks and key performance indicators to track progress, deliver training sessions to staff, and lead stakeholder engagement to secure buy in. Strong project management ensures milestones are met and deliverables are of high quality.</p>
<p>Where required, the consultant may support bids and tender responses, develop sustainability policies and contribute to corporate responsibility reporting. The role balances technical rigour with pragmatic solutions to deliver measurable environmental and financial benefits for clients.</p>
<h2>Sustainability Consultant Duties and Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Carry out carbon audits, energy and resource assessments across sites and supply chains</li>
<li>Develop net zero strategies, roadmaps and action plans with clear milestones</li>
<li>Prepare feasibility studies and business cases for low carbon technologies and retrofits</li>
<li>Advise on renewable energy procurement, power purchase agreements and on site generation</li>
<li>Support ESG reporting, sustainability disclosures and compliance with regulations such as SECR and ESOS</li>
<li>Design monitoring frameworks and KPIs to measure and report progress</li>
<li>Engage stakeholders, deliver workshops and training to promote behaviour change</li>
<li>Manage projects, budgets and timelines to ensure successful delivery</li>
<li>Produce technical reports, presentations and recommendations for senior stakeholders</li>
<li>Assist in sustainable procurement and supply chain risk assessment</li>
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<h2>Sustainability Consultant Requirements and Qualifications</h2>
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<li>Degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability or related discipline</li>
<li>Professional experience in sustainability consultancy, energy management or carbon accounting</li>
<li>Proficiency in greenhouse gas accounting standards and tools such as GHG Protocol and ISO 14064</li>
<li>Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and sustainability reporting standards</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and experience preparing business cases and feasibility studies</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills with experience delivering workshops and stakeholder engagement</li>
<li>Project management experience and ability to prioritise competing deadlines</li>
<li>Membership of a professional body such as IEMA or CIBSE is desirable</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between client sites</li>
<li>Passion for sustainability and a pragmatic approach to delivering change</li>
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