Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant (Building Services)

Overview

Lead sustainability consultancy for building projects, driving net-zero and certification.

Key Responsibilities

• sustainability delivery
• client brief
• report prep
• bid support
• legislation compliance
• business development

Tasks

-Undertaking business development activities including attending B2B Meetings with Clients and Professionals and attending Industry social events. Leveraging existing client relationships around the UK. -Support the growth of the existing team through recruitment and development of existing staff. -Increase WSP’s profile in the industry, help secure new work and improve the quality and technical knowledge relating to Sustainable design. -Understand and support Client’s brief in matters of sustainability and translating their aspirations into practicable delivery models. -Developing the approach for sustainability across significant portfolios and major frameworks. -Co-ordinate sustainability delivery across design teams and stakeholders internally and externally. -Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions. -Identify opportunities for cross selling of services and co-ordinating with WSPs experts across other teams within the business. -Bid support – supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen. -Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.

Requirements

• chartered
• thermal modelling
• net zero
• breeam
• sustainability
• degree

What You Bring

-Membership of a related professional institution and on the way or already “Chartered” either engineer, scientist or environmentalist. -An understanding of thermal modelling and low carbon energy strategies -Understanding and experience in Net Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials. -Experience as a sustainability consultant, leading sustainability assessments. -Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design. -Proven track record of driving design teams to maximise sustainability including sound assessment skills including proven experience in delivering multiple assessments to certification. -Be able to effectively communicate complex technical information and non-technical information to clients both inside and outside the business. -Presentation skills and time management. -Able to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants -An understanding of current planning policies across the UK – in relation to sustainability and Net Zero Targets -An understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies -A proven champion of sustainability who has led and encouraged behavioural change throughout the business. -Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject

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About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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