Associate Sustainability Consultant

Are you passionate about shaping a net-zero, climate-resilient future? At

• Stantec , we're not just talking about sustainability, we're delivering it. Join our growing team and help drive innovative, high-impact strategies across some of the UK's most exciting projects.
From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we're proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Consultant to lead and grow our benchmarking services team. This is an opportunity for you to develop our growing Sustainability offering locally, as part of wider team across the UK. You will be naturally proactive and help support the development of the local service offering in response to evolving national and local legislative drivers. Your key responsibilities will be to provide support in the following areas: + Leading the delivery of BREEAM projects; + Part L, Energy Strategies and LCA assessment; + Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines; + Reviewing project details and develop targets for sustainability; + Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assess this against the project's targets and provide feedback or follow-up; + Set up and maintain projects via the project evidence tracker; + Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members; + Producing reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams; + Attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets; + Reviewing the performance of designated projects on a monthly basis and update the team's project tracker with progress information; + Assisting in preparing bids and proposals for new work; + Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practices and processes; + Attending and contributing to team meetings.
To succeed in this role, you'll need: + A relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher; + Qualified BREEAM Assessor; + Background in building physics/environmental design, environmental science or sustainability related disciplines; + Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques; + Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability legislation; + Knowledge of or technical ability in building services related disciplines. + Ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic; + Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills; + Thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment; + Client relationship management skills; + Proven track record of project delivery; + Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable) and LCA experience (OneClick LCA preferable); + Experience developing and managing others; + Emerging business development and sales skills; + Strong business development experience. If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a team that's genuinely passionate about creating a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.