Sustainability Consultant/senior Sustainability - London, United Kingdom - BDP UK

BDP UK
BDP UK
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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Vacancy type

  • Current vacancies
    Profession
  • Sustainability
    Location
  • London
    Description
Sustainability Consultant/Senior Sustainability Consultant


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.


Qualifications and previous experience:
Sustainability Consultant


Required:

  • 3+ years of relevant experience working in the field of sustainability, with specific experience of sustainability design consultancy
  • Experience of project delivery
  • Demonstrable evidence of developing sustainable design strategies in a built environment context
  • 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
  • Working towards or possessing Chartership with a relevant industry body
  • Exemplary written and spoken English, with experience of technical report writing

Qualifications and previous experience:
Senior Sustainability Consultant


Required:

  • 6+ years of relevant experience working in the field of sustainability, with specific experience of sustainability design consultancy
  • The ability to take responsibility in leading and delivering projects, coordinating and managing input from more junior members of the team
  • Demonstrable evidence of developing sustainable design strategies in a built environment context
  • Experience in financial management, including forecasting and resourcing
  • Experience in work winning and business development
  • The drive to build capacity and expertise within the team and wider practice
  • Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Chartership with a relevant industry body
  • Exemplary written and spoken English, with experience of technical report writing

Group Objectives

  • To evolve and expand the knowledge of the organisation, raising the company's 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 daytoday operations in line with our ISO 14001 and 50001 certification.
  • To be regarded as a thought leader for aspects of the sustainability agenda

BDP offers


In return, BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal development as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, profit shares, contribution towards professional subscriptions and a great working environment.


About us


As a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists, BDP offers a unique opportunity to work on large, high profile projects within interdisciplinary design teams.

You will take a leading role on our diverse project portfolio, both now and in the future.


As part of the larger organisation, the Sustainability Group provides a wide range of services across building design to both the internal and external client.


Our current suite of services include:

  • Thought leadership
  • Sustainability strategy
  • Environmental assessments, including BREEAM, LEED and WELL
  • Ecological assessment and consultancy
  • Postoccupancy evaluation and building optimisation
  • Knowledge sharing and training
  • Environmental management systems

To apply
BDP is an equal opportunity employer.

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