Associate Sustainability Consultant

Overview

Lead sustainability projects and mentor the Manchester team.

Key Responsibilities

• sustainability analysis
• project management
• report writing
• client presentation
• team leadership
• business development

Tasks

-Providing written comments and producing reports and presentations with excellent visual and grammatical quality. -Project and service support (including managing a portfolio of projects and contributing to the development of new service offers) -Production of technical guidance and analysis to influence sustainability strategies (including leading workshops to help clients define their strategic sustainability brief). -Presenting to clients and design teams -Project leadership and direction/mentorship of junior team members. -Representing our sustainability & physics offer at business development meetings in Manchester alongside colleagues. -Formulating external presentations for outreach and business development purposes. -Working as part of multidisciplinary teams (including, but not limited to attending meetings with architects, planners, government agencies and clients as the project lead) driving and embedding the sustainability and physics agenda within projects. -Leading and growing our General Sustainability team in Manchester -Work independently, lead bids, mentor and line manage junior staff

Requirements

• breeam
• chartered
• low‑carbon
• leadership
• communication
• analysis

What You Bring

-Sustainable design input to a range of UK and International projects -QA of deliverables -Passion for delivering integrated architectural and engineering designs to drive the Sustainability agenda within the built environment -Working knowledge of wellbeing and sustainable design techniques, analysis or modelling relevant to the construction industry and an understanding of relevant legislation within the UK. -Proven track record in team leadership, work-winning and external relationship building. -Relevant Degree in Engineering or Sustainability and preferably chartered with a relevant professional institution. -An outgoing team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, who enjoys engaging with others to find innovative, practicable and deliverable solutions to complex problems. -First principles understanding of sustainable and low carbon design -Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. -Experience in undertaking and reviewing technical analysis, and the development of suitable responsive strategies. -Sustainability assessment qualifications (e.g. BREEAM, WELL) and evidence of practical competence of their application. -Deep knowledge of existing and emerging policy and standards for buildings -Creative mindset with strong graphical communication and ‘story telling’ skills -Existing professional network and client base in Manchester -Strong facilitation and team working skills and a drive to deliver outstanding results. -Passion for architectural design, sustainability and driving the Net Zero Carbon agenda within the built environment -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an engaging presenter.

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Benefits

-Hybrid working arrangements. -3pm finish on the last Friday of the month -Enhanced parenthood leave policies -A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring -Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions -Work winning and supporting partners and directors with key relationships -Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. -Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance, income protection and private medical cover. -Our inclusive team welcomes applications from those seeking flexible or part-time working. -Generous company pension scheme. -Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts -A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.

About Buro Happold

- excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects. - serves a diverse range of sectors. - projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings. - recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. - portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail. - innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies. - delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

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