Associate Sustainability Consultant - Manchester

Reference: 30794881223_1775143152

Associate Sustainability Consultant - Building Physics & Whole Life Carbon
Manchester | Hybrid working | Up to £65k + Car Allowance + Bonus

A client-facing leadership role to grow sustainability services in a key regional market.

A well-established UK multidisciplinary consultancy with over 1,000 employees across multiple offices is looking to appoint an Associate Sustainability Consultant to join its growing Manchester team.

With sustainability and building performance identified as a major area of growth, this role offers the opportunity to take a leading position in expanding client relationships, winning new work and delivering high-quality consultancy across Whole Life Carbon and Building Physics.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with clients and wants to play a visible role in shaping the growth of a sustainability offering within a strong multidisciplinary environment.

The Role
This is a highly client-facing position, combining technical leadership with commercial and relationship responsibilities.

You will:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on Whole Life Carbon, building performance and low-carbon design.
  • Lead the delivery of Whole Life Carbon assessments and Building Physics services across a range of sectors.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality technical and commercial outcomes.
  • Play a key role in business development, including networking, developing client relationships and contributing to bids and proposals.
  • Represent the sustainability team in design team meetings, workshops and client presentations.
  • Collaborate closely with building services, cost, architecture and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Support and mentor junior team members as the sustainability capability grows.


About You

  • Strong experience delivering Whole Life Carbon and/or Building Physics services within a consultancy environment.
  • Proven client-facing consultancy skills, with the confidence to lead meetings, present advice and influence design teams.
  • Experience managing projects and building long-term client relationships.
  • Commercial awareness and an interest in supporting work-winning and business growth.
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience in areas such as BREEAM, ESG, climate resilience or wider sustainability services would be beneficial but is not essential.


Why Join?

  • Opportunity to play a visible role in growing a sustainability service within a strong regional market.
  • A genuine platform to influence clients, win work and shape the direction of the team.
  • Access to a broad multidisciplinary network and established client base.
  • Clear progression opportunities as the sustainability function expands.
  • A collaborative, supportive environment with flexible working and long-term career development.


If you're an Associate-level sustainability professional who enjoys client engagement, business development and delivering strategic low-carbon advice, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, reachable via [email protected]. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

£55,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum
GBP55000 - GBP65000.00 per annum + Benefits

Greater Manchester

Permanent

Added 02/04/2026
Reference: 30794881223_1775143152

Associate Sustainability Consultant - Manchester

Greater Manchester
Permanent

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