Vacancy type Current vacancies Profession Sustainability Location Manchester Description

Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant

Manchester

Full time, Permanent

About The Role

We are seeking people who revel in the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects in our stimulating, inter-disciplinary studios. You will have a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in sectors including workplace, healthcare, education, historic buildings, sport, leisure and residential.

We are seeking a professional to join our growing sustainability team. The successful candidate will have previous experience of providing built-environment related consultancy and environmental assessments and will possess an understanding of the environmental policy and legislative landscape and future trajectory.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in, or lead on, the following workstreams:

Sustainability strategies and monitoring frameworks
Net zero carbon strategies and assessments (both operational and embodied)
Material lifecycle assessments (embodied carbon assessments)
Circularity assessments
Environmental and wellbeing consultancy and assessments such as BREEAM, LEED, Ska and the WELL building Standard
Post occupancy evaluations
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ESG consultancy

The successful candidate will join a team of specialist consultants working across all areas of the built environment. They will have experience of the planning, design, and construction industries (and associated processes) and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, resulting in the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts effectively to clients with interdisciplinary teams. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to multi-task and have exemplary organisation skills.

Their expertise should be borne from an enthusiasm for environmental sustainability, through the practical implementation of strategies that support environmental, social and economic sustainability at local, national and global levels. They will truly enjoy their work, maintaining a keen interest in the fast-paced agenda, and will be driven to develop the role and make a positive contribution to projects by advocating change.

About Us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world thats built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of whats possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japans Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether were designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible. Were proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected worldone that leaves every place better than we found it.

Our Sustainability Group Provides a Wide Range Of Services Across Building Design To Both Internal And External Clients. Our Current Suite Of Services Include

Sustainability strategies and bespoke frameworks
Net zero carbon strategies (operational and embodied carbon)
Environmental assessments, including BREEAM, LEED, SKA and WELL
Production of planning documentation, including Sustainability and Energy Statements for Planning
Ecological assessment and consultancy
In-use and post-occupancy evaluation and building optimisation
Knowledge sharing and upskilling of the practice
BDP internal environmental management.

About You

Qualifications and previous experience

Required

A formal qualification in a sustainability/environmental management/built environment subject
Previous relevant experience working in the field of sustainability
Experience of BREEAM and the successful delivery of BREEAM assessments
Working knowledge of environmental and sustainability legislation and its applicability to UK development.
The drive to explore new or emerging themes and dissemination as appropriate
Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Exemplary written and spoken English, with experience of technical report writing
Experience of delivering LEED, Ska or WELL Building Standard assessments
Experience of using materials life cycle tools and software such as OneClick LCA
Experience of carrying out circularity assessments and consultancy.

Group Objectives

To evolve and expand the knowledge of the organisation, raising the companys profile for delivering consistently environmentally conscious places and buildings
To ensure that the company develops and expands its environmental and sustainability services internally and externally, working to influence design proposals and lift design quality
To become accepted as a resource for sustainable design advocacy and creativity, working closely with different teams to provide low impact, healthy and value added design solutions
To work with the studios, profession heads and board of directors to ensure the sustainability agenda is communicated effectively throughout the practice
To work to reduce the environmental impact of our day-to-day operations in line with our ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications.
To be regarded as a thought leader for aspects of the sustainability agenda.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply

To apply please click on the Apply button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

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