Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant (Building Services)

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Lead sustainability consulting for building projects, driving net-zero design and certifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • sustainability delivery
  • legislation compliance
  • report preparation
  • business development
  • team recruitment
  • bid support

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
  • net zero
  • breeam
  • thermal modelling
  • degree
  • communication

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. -Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC) -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

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy

Security Clearance

-uk security check (sc) vetting required