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Sustainability Consultant

Job Posted: 10 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Sustainability Consultant - Luton - Up to £60K

About the Company

Our client is a leading Civils Contractor business delivering high-quality projects across commercial, sports stadia and infrastructure sectors, with increasing regulatory requirements and client demand for low-carbon, environmentally responsible developments, sustainability sits at the heart of our growth strategy.

Role Purpose

As a Sustainability Consultant you will lead and support the delivery of environmental and sustainability strategies across pre-construction and live projects. The role will ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation, support net-zero ambitions, and enhance environmental performance in line with industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Compliance

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    Support implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy and net-zero roadmap.

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    Ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation.

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    Advise project teams on alignment with BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) and other sustainability frameworks.

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    Monitor and report on carbon, waste, water, and biodiversity metrics.

2. Pre-Construction Support

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    Contribute to tender submissions with sustainability statements and carbon reduction plans.

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    Provide embodied carbon assessments.

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    Advise on sustainable material selection and modern methods of construction (MMC).

3. Project Delivery

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    Work closely with Design Managers, Commercial teams, and Site Managers to embed sustainable solutions throughout project lifecycles.

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    Manage BREEAM / LEED assessments where applicable.

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    Oversee site environmental management plans (SEMPs).

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    Support ISO 14001 environmental management system compliance.

4. Carbon & Net Zero

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    Lead whole-life carbon assessments.

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    Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and circular economy solutions.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

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    Engage with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and local authorities.

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    Deliver sustainability training and awareness sessions for internal teams.

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    Support ESG reporting and external communications.

Person Specification

Essential

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    3+ years’ experience in sustainability within the UK construction or built environment sector.

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    Strong knowledge of UK planning, environmental legislation, and sustainability certifications (e.g., BREEAM).

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    Experience conducting whole-life carbon assessments.

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    Strong analytical and reporting skills.

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    Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Key Competencies

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    Strategic thinking with commercial awareness

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    Data-driven decision making

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    Problem solving and innovation

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    Influencing and negotiation

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    Project management skills

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    Commitment to continuous improvement

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