Senior Sustainability Consultant
We are looking for a big fish to make a splash in our leading Sustainability focused organisation. We have been providing award winning carbon focused consultancy and environmental accreditation services to the UK industry and globally for over 20 years. As we expand our bandwidth, locations, and network we have opportunities for leaders and experienced consultants to join our dynamic team.
Location
Leeds
Hours
Full Time
At the beginning of March our Leeds headquarters moved centrally to the Leeds Docks area. We are ideally looking for candidates who live within a reasonable commute or are willing to relocate. As we continue with our expansion plans, we are further developing our working locations and environments, so please get in touch if you think you are up for the challenge.
Responsibilities
Front line management and delivery of innovative sustainability solutions on our projects
Leadership of a dedicated and capable team of sustainability consultants with autonomy and freedom to impress leadership styles
Key input and decision making into our business operations, resourcing and service delivery.
Managing relationships with clients and project delivery.
Coordination of meetings / site visits to projects, client sites and operating bases
Input into project delivery procedures, developing company protocols and set standards
Keeping up to date with innovative sustainability initiatives
Contributing to an enjoyable, environmentally conscious, and high-quality working culture
What we're looking for
A background in Sustainability for a minimum of 5 years
A degree in a relevant subject: Environment, Sustainability, Architecture, equivalent experience also considered
IEMA, CIBSE, BREEAM or similar membership (desirable)
A knowledge and interest in a range of sustainability issues
Strong analytical and processing skills mixed with inter-personal and management skills
Attention to detail, and the ability to critique / QA written documents
Blue sky thinkers are discretionary but a basis to be part of a creative, outgoing working environment
Strong English language skills (spoken and written)
Driving license and access to own vehicle
Why join our team?
Joining the team as a Senior Consultant you will have autonomy and accountability when delivering our projects alongside an extremely capable team of in house sustainability consultants. You will be encouraged to support our clients and peers to achieve their sustainability ambitions – be that net zero carbon, environmental impact accreditation, circular business practices, increasing social value or surpassing development and design standards.
You will also lead a team of capable individuals who share a similar passion for sustainability, managing service delivery and with direct input into the development of the company, with a direct pathway towards career progression, part ownership opportunities and long term employment loyalty – which we value highly.
We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.
Core benefits include:
Private medical
Life assurance
Professional membership subscription
1 Flexi Day per fortnight
Company tech including Apple Mac & Phone
Core benefits include:
Private medical
Life assurance
Professional membership subscription
1 Flexi Day per fortnight
Company tech including Apple Mac & Phone
Flexible benefits include:
Cycle to Work
Gym discounts
Access to Wellness and Lifestyle incentives
Annual Voluntary work allowance
Access to financial planning advice & wealth management
Benefits