Senior Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM) - #1661092

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are a UK based team skilled in a range of Sustainability Certification schemes. We work on a wide range of projects, from large scale infrastructure to small or bespoke assets. Our ultimate aim is always the same; to provide pragmatic, best practice guidance and to drive sustainability and deliver our client's objectives.

A Little More About Your Role…

• Leading a wide variety of assessment projects including BREEAM, LEED, Home Quality Mark, WELL, Fitwel or CEEQUAL.
• Project management of our portfolio certification projects and liaising with specialist colleagues to deliver ESG strategies and reporting.
• Managing colleagues within our team to deliver projects within programme and budget.
• Engaging with other WSP specialist disciplines for support works e.g. Ecologists, Engineers etc.
• Line management of colleagues (optional).
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Excellent experience of leading sustainability assessments, including BREEAM;
• Technical capability gained within a professional consultancy;
• Sound assessment skills covering a wide range of development types, with specialist knowledge and / or previous licenses in BREEAM (including BREEAM In Use) as a minimum and knowledge of other international standards such as LEED and WELL. Note, this should include proven experience in delivery of multiple assessments to certification/ liaison with BRE;
• A relevant degree and membership of an appropriate environmental, architectural or sustainability body.
• Good knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation
• Good knowledge of relevant UK, and International Assessment methods and protocols;
• An understanding and enthusiasm for energy and sustainability;
• A can-do attitude with an appetite to learn more and grow;
• Strong personal and project management, time management and resourcing skills;
• A commercial and practical understanding of building design, construction and energy projects would be an advantage.
  
  

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.