Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant, Bristol

TN United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant in Bristol to join their Smart Energy and Sustainability team. The role involves collaborating with clients on sustainable design, managing environmental impact assessments, and preparing reports. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in environmental planning or related fields. The company supports flexible working arrangements but the job is based in Bristol.
Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant, Bristol
Client:

Hydrock
Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Category:

Consulting
EU work permit required:

Yes
Job Reference:

0c6b65fc1041
Job Views:

84
Posted:

22.01.2025
Expiry Date:

08.03.2025
Job Description:

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our highly influential Smart Energy and Sustainability team.

From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to asset managers, we’re proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a climate resilient future.

Right now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced principal sustainability & climate change consultant to join our team. You’ll be part of our collaborative and growing team across the UK and will help with the development and delivery of a pipeline of exciting and complex projects.

As an inclusive employer we are open to flexible working arrangements to suit personal circumstances. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

So, what will you be responsible for?
• Working with client teams to identify opportunities for sustainable design measures and energy and carbon reduction initiatives including hosting project workshops and attending meetings.
• Coordination of technical disciplines for early and effective incorporation of climate change within EIA.
• Highlighting the most impactful areas of influencing decision-makers to foster improvement and identifying value drivers.
• Preparation of high-quality energy, sustainability and climate change reporting to provide advice to clients and project teams and support planning and EIA applications.
• Effective data management including setting up and maintaining project databases and calculation sheets.
• Participating in relevant external expert forums to advance and standardise environmental sustainability performance quantification.
• Training and upskilling junior team members on relevant workstreams and project management activities.
• Regional business development activities and sales generation.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
• Hold a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher.
• Background in one, or more, of these areas: environmental planning; EIA; climate change; DCO; town planning; urban planning; urban design; urbanism; placemaking; Masterplanning; or, public realm.
• Experienced project leader experience in a similar role.
• Significant working knowledge of environmental impact assessments (EIA), with specific experience delivering sustainability and climate change expertise to Environmental Statements, unlocking new developments for clients.
• W are also keen to know if you can offer any of these attributes:
• Hold chartership / membership of relevant technical institution(s) (e.g., RITP, RIBA, EI, IEMA, IEEM etc.).
• Experience contributing to an EIA on a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) and/or Developments of National Significance (DNSs).
• Experience in pre-application public consultations and stakeholder engagement.

Sounds good? This is Smart Energy & Sustainability:

So, what are we about?

This is the elevator pitch. We’re helping clients to unlock cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy and maximise the potential economic and environmental value of their projects, whilst delivering on wider environmental and sustainability principles.
• Net-zero carbon studies at project and masterplanning levels
• Sustainability appraisal and strategy development at masterplanning levels
• Planning application support documents including energy and circular economy statements and environmental assessments
• Climate change studies on physical risk and adaptation
• ESG strategy and/or Sustainability frameworks for organisation
• Power procurement and infrastructure delivery planning
• Whole Life Carbon assessment (WLC)
• Renewable energy development and consultancy
• Carbon management verification
• Third party accreditations including BREEAM, WELL and NABERs

We’re passionate about our subject matter and shaping the UK’s response to the climate emergency.

What we can offer you:
• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Reward for progression and hard work
• An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well your technical skills
• Excellent health benefits
• 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accrue 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too!
• An earlier finish on Friday (4pm!)
• An opportunity to give back: “Day off for good cause” (on a workday)
• A huge range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme

A place to feel included

We champion diversity, equity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we commit to supporting our employees and ensure we create a safe environment that nurtures you to perform at your best.

We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the personal characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

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