Sustainability Consultant (Maternity Cover)

About the role

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability team, initially on fixed-term maternity cover, with the potential to transition to a full-time permanent role following the return of the original employee. Ideally, you will be a fully qualified BREEAM Assessor, enabling you to make an immediate contribution to our projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver environmental assessments (BREEAM, WELL, LEED) from feasibility through to project completion.
• Support the day-to-day delivery of sustainability projects and provide high-quality consultancy support to clients and design teams.
• Advising clients and/or the design team on the most cost-effective and beneficial way to achieve their sustainability targets.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Prepare validation statements, reports, progress updates, and credit trackers for submission to BRE, and respond to QA review comments to close out non-conformances.
• Attend – as required – workshops with clients and/or the design teams at key periods such as Detailed Design and Post Construction Review (PCR).
• Support the integration of sustainability expertise with other environmental and engineering services.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Energy, or a related subject.
• A fully qualified BREEAM Assessor with licence (New Construction or Refurbishment & Fit-Out).
• 2-5 years’ experience in consultancy, with a track record of leading sustainability projects.
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations compliance and Net Zero carbon strategies.
• Experience in conducting assessments including whole lifecycle carbon and environmental impact assessments.
• Prominent ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong client-facing skills, with experience in developing new opportunities.
• Great written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, clear, and concise reports.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Create?

• A competitive salary (based on experience and location) and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements – our guiding principle is simple: if a flexible working arrangement works for you, your manager, and your team, it works for us.
• Pet-friendly offices (Norwich and London)
• Enhanced workplace pension – company makes a 5% contribution.
• Flexible holiday allowance (buy or sell annual leave).
• Role-related benefits such as a mobile phone and access to a vehicle.
• Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Clear progression pathways and leadership development.
• Mentoring, CPD and knowledge-sharing events.
• A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture.

How We Define Our Roles

• Graduate – 0-2 years’ experience with a relevant degree.
• Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 2-5 years’ experience in the role or similar with some technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Senior Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 5-8 years’ experience in the role or similar with a developing set of skills, clearly identifiable technical expertise and direct experience of managing projects, coordinating with clients and supporting other team members.
• Principal Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 8 or more years’ experience in the role or similar with a robust set of skills, proven technical expertise and an ability to lead projects, coordinate with clients, support and develop other team members and secure future workstreams/projects for the discipline.
• Associate Director – 10–15 years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise, the ability to lead multiple large projects, coordinate with clients, support and develop other team members and secure future workstreams/projects for the discipline.
• Technical Director – 15 or more years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise and authority within the industry.

Diversity and Inclusivity

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in our industry, and from ex-armed forces personnel looking to bring their skills and experience into a new career.

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