Principal Sustainability Consultant

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Circular Economy
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Principal Sustainability Consultant - Permanent Job - London (Hybrid) - £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Your New Company

My client is an award-winning sustainability consultancy with a clear vision: to help create a more sustainable world. Through leadership, innovation, and collaboration, they support clients in delivering resilient, low-carbon, and socially valuable projects. With a multidisciplinary team and a holistic approach, they tackle the most pressing environmental challenges across the built environment.

Your New Role

As a Principal Consultant in the Sustainability Team, you will lead and manage projects that drive real-world environmental impact. You’ll work closely with clients and design teams to deliver on ambitious sustainability goals, particularly in areas such as:
  • Whole life and embodied carbon modelling and reporting
  • Circular economy strategies and materials advice
  • Broader sustainability coordination across planning, design, and certification
You’ll also be responsible for mentoring junior team members, managing project budgets and timelines, and contributing to business development activities.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
  • Strong technical expertise in carbon modelling (especially using OneClick)
  • Experience with planning-related reporting (e.g. GLA requirements)
  • Knowledge of embodied carbon, materials, and circular economy strategies
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including leading workshops
  • A broad understanding of net zero strategies and sustainability certifications (e.g. BREEAM)
  • Proven project management and team leadership experience
What You'll Get in Return

My client offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. You’ll benefit from:
  • A competitive salary (£45,000–£55,000) with potential for a discretionary bonus
  • 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Hybrid working, including the option to work abroad for part of the year
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Cycle to work scheme and two paid volunteer days per year
  • Access to wellbeing services, 24hr GP, gym membership, and retail discounts
  • Regular team socials and opportunities to shape industry best practices
What you need to do now
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