Sustainability Consultant Energy / Commercial

TN United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant for their Glasgow office. The role involves leading sustainability projects, conducting environmental impact assessments, and training junior staff. The position promotes flexible working arrangements and offers development opportunities within a collaborative team focused on decarbonisation and climate resilience. Key responsibilities include managing project data, preparing reports, and engaging with clients and stakeholders.
Principal Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant, Glasgow 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.
We are 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 develop and deliver a pipeline of exciting and complex projects.
As an inclusive employer, we are open to flexible working arrangements to suit personal circumstances. Working with client teams to identify opportunities for sustainable design measures and energy and carbon reduction initiatives, including hosting project workshops and attending meetings.
Coordinating technical disciplines for early and effective incorporation of climate change within EIA.
Preparing high-quality energy, sustainability, and climate change reports to advise clients and project teams, supporting planning and EIA applications.
Managing data effectively, including setting up and maintaining project databases and calculation sheets.
Participating in external expert forums to advance standardisation in environmental sustainability performance quantification.
Training and upskilling junior team members on relevant workstreams and project management activities.
Background in environmental planning, EIA, climate change, DCO, town planning, urban planning, urban design, urbanism, placemaking, masterplanning, or public realm.
Experienced project leader in a similar role.
Significant knowledge of environmental impact assessments (EIA), with specific experience delivering sustainability and climate change expertise within Environmental Statements.
About our Smart Energy & Sustainability team:
We help clients unlock cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy, maximising economic and environmental value, and delivering wider sustainability principles through services such as net-zero studies, sustainability strategies, planning support, climate change risk assessments, ESG frameworks, renewable energy consultancy, and third-party certifications like BREEAM and WELL.
Our team is a blend of engineers and consultants dedicated to delivering sustainable projects that benefit communities, the environment, and society.
Inspiring colleagues and supportive environment
Development opportunities for both soft and technical skills
Excellent health benefits and holiday allowance
Early finishes on Fridays
Flexible benefits, including climate perks and EV leasing schemes
Diversity and inclusion:
We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting a safe environment that nurtures all employees. If shortlisted, our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you for a pre-screen interview, followed by a formal interview via video or in our offices.