Sustainability Assistant

Description

With a passion for sustainability, the successful candidate will support in the implementation and reporting of Net Zero and BREEAM Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCAs) whilst developing and maintaining excellent working relationships across a range of projects.

• Run MAT 01 and RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) aligned carbon assessments in One Click LCA.
• Stay up to date with standards and guidance from BRE, UKGBC, RICS and UKNZCBS.
• Providing brand support for Sustainability and Net Zero capability materials, presentations, and documents.
• Contribute to BREEAM MAT01 and MAT02 credits by supporting in the calculation and reporting of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) from RIBA Stages 2-6.
• Completion of wider administration tasks to support BREEAM and WLCA submissions.
• Act as a Sustainability Champion, influencing site teams to adopt greener practices.
• Assist in the data collection for WLCAs and third-party verification while ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Support Net Zero strategy delivery by identifying carbon hotspots and opportunities for reduction through design and material selection.
• Work closely with BREEAM assessors, design, commercial and delivery teams to integrate low-carbon thinking across practices and documentation.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Exposure to major industrial projects where your ideas can directly reduce carbon and improve sustainability outcomes.
• Honesty - Allows us to tackle difficult conversations constructively. Straight-talking generates trust and helps to solve problems quickly. We keep clients in the picture at all times, so there will be no nasty surprises on cost or delivery.
• BREEAM or WLCA knowledge is advantageous.
• Administrative experience in the construction industry or relevant degree.
• Comprehend BREEAM submission deadlines, evidence requirements and minimum standards for relevant carbon/sustainable procurement credits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with PDF editing software (i.e. Adobe/Bluebeam).
• Ability to work well in a team environment and work independently were required.
• A genuine passion for sustainable design, low-carbon construction, and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG).
• Ongoing professional development in BREEAM, embodied carbon modelling, and sustainable construction techniques.

Benefits

The role offers the opportunity to grow and develop your career within a successful and progressive organisation at an exciting time of growth.

In addition to this we offer a fantastic working environment with plenty of career opportunities supported by a bespoke training and development plan.

• The opportunity to begin your journey in a meaningful, future-focused role.
• Competitive salary - dependent on experience
• 26 days annual leave plus additional long service entitlement
• Car allowance
• Excellent benefits package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance