Senior / Principal Sustainability Consultant London, United Kingdom Job Description WSP have an excellent new role for a Senior/Principal Sustainability Consultant to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions on high profile projects, as part of a growing national team. The Building Performance team primarily supports the UK business in terms of Zero Carbon and wider sustainability advice within the Built Environment. The team covers a central role in P&B multi-disciplinary projects coordinating all WSP disciplines towards the delivery of Zero Carbon designs. Responsibilities Your role will involve developing sustainability strategies for a diverse portfolio and will require independent management of your own projects and leading sustainability certifications. You will also be responsible for the following: Leading a wide variety of assessment projects, including LEED, WELL, and other sustainability certifications Understand and support Client’s brief in matters of sustainability and wellbeing aspirations Prepare Sustainability, Whole Life Carbon and Circular Economy Statements for developments to complement planning submissions Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance Qualifications and Experience A passion for Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials. Strong experience in leading sustainability assessments and ideally qualified as LEED AP and WELL AP. Experience as a sustainability consultant. We are seeking for people at various levels. Proven track record of driving design teams to maximize sustainability including sound assessment skills including proven experience in delivering multiple assessments to certification. Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design. Champion sustainability and lead and encourage behavioural change throughout the business. Drive innovation and best practice, clearly communicating benefits to colleagues and clients. Bid support – support work winning/bidding with strong business and commercial acumen. An understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies An understanding of thermal modelling and low carbon energy strategies An understanding of current planning policies across the UK – in relation to sustainability and Net Zero Targets Be able to effectively communicate to clients both inside and outside the business. Excellent presentation skills and time management. Able to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants Qualifications: WELL AP and/or LEED AP qualified. Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject Membership of a related professional institution and on the way or already “Chartered” either engineer, scientist or environmentalist. Job Info Job Identification 57056 Locations 70 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AF, GB We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important. Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP! #WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr
