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BREEAM Assessor/ Sustainability Consultant (FTC)
Added 07/08/2026
Reference: 30807521410_1786125335

BREEAM Assessor / Sustainability Consultant (FTC) London (Hybrid - 3 days office-based) Fixed-Term Contract - Duration TBC Immediate... Read more

BREEAM Assessor / Sustainability Consultant (FTC)

London (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)
Fixed-Term Contract - Duration TBC
Immediate Start

An established building services and sustainability consultancy is seeking an experienced BREEAM Assessor / Sustainability Consultant to support the delivery of multiple live projects on a fixed-term contract basis.
This role will focus on coordinating BREEAM assessments, managing project documentation, tracking sustainability actions, and supporting multidisciplinary design teams to achieve project certification targets.

Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate evidence gathering for targeted BREEAM credits across multiple projects
- Maintain BREEAM trackers, action plans, and evidence logs
- Support pre-assessment, interim, and post-construction submissions
- Review and organise documentation prior to formal assessor submission
- Liaise with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and client teams to obtain required information
- Monitor outstanding actions and ensure deadlines are achieved
- Attend project and coordination meetings where required
- Assist in preparing sustainability reports and final project summaries

Requirements
- Previous experience working on BREEAM-assessed projects in a coordination or sustainability role
- Strong knowledge of BREEAM UK New Construction v6.1
- Working knowledge of BREEAM UK New Construction v7
- Excellent organisational and document management skills
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams effectively
- Strong MS Excel and Word skills
- Minimum 3 years' relevant industry experience

Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting a licensed BREEAM Assessor
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as LEED, WELL, or NABERS
- Experience with dynamic thermal modelling and Part L assessments using TAS or IES VE
- Experience preparing sustainability reports for planning compliance
- Familiarity with TM52, TM59, BB101, TM54, and daylight analysis

Qualifications
- Degree in Sustainability, Building Services Engineering, Environmental Design, or a related discipline preferred
- BRE accreditation, or working towards accreditation, would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a sustainability professional seeking an immediate start fixed term contract role with the potential for longer-term opportunities depending on project workload and performance.

If this opportunity potentially sounds of interest then please apply below or get in touch with Zoe Elliott at - [email protected]

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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£45,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum

Greater London, United KingdomFixed Term Contract

Senior Sustainability Consultant
Added 30/07/2026
Reference: 30823101410_1785402386

Senior Sustainability Consultant Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependant on experience) An established, employee-owned consultancy... Read more

Senior Sustainability Consultant
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependant on experience)

An established, employee-owned consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its growing sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant who enjoys delivering high-quality environmental assessments, advising clients on sustainable design, and mentoring junior colleagues.
Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, you'll lead sustainability assessments from concept through to completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams to achieve ambitious environmental outcomes.

The Role
As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you'll manage your own portfolio of projects while acting as a trusted advisor to clients, design teams and internal stakeholders. You'll be responsible for delivering environmental certification projects, coordinating sustainability advice and helping to improve technical standards across the team.
Your workload will primarily include BREEAM and WELL assessments, with opportunities to contribute to wider sustainability services such as Net Zero Carbon strategies, ESG advice, planning support and sustainability workshops.
You'll also play an important role in supporting the development of junior consultants through mentoring, technical guidance and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead BREEAM, BREEAM International and WELL certification projects.
* Coordinate sustainability advice throughout the design and construction process.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships.
* Review technical submissions and ensure high-quality project delivery.
* Support business development activities, including fee proposals where appropriate.
* Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and expand service offerings.

About You
We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in sustainability consultancy who enjoys taking ownership of projects and building lasting relationships with clients.
You'll be commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent technical standards.

Essential Requirements
* Around six years' experience within sustainability consultancy or environmental assessment.
* Qualified BREEAM Assessor.
* Experience delivering BREEAM projects across a variety of building types.
* Knowledge of environmental assessment methodologies including BREEAM, LEED, Fitwel or similar.
* Experience coordinating sustainability advice across multidisciplinary project teams.
* Previous experience mentoring or supervising colleagues.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong understanding of the UK construction and design process.

Desirable Experience
* WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP).
* Chartered Environmentalist status.
* BREEAM Advisory Professional.
* LEED AP, HQM Assessor or Fitwel Ambassador qualifications.
* Knowledge of the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard.
* Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or Whole Life Carbon experience.
* Circular Economy Strategies.
* ESG or sustainability strategy development.
* Bid writing and fee proposal preparation.
* Workshop facilitation.

What's on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a respected consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across the built environment.

You'll benefit from:
* Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Structured career progression.
* Professional memberships and training support.
* Opportunities to work on complex, high-profile projects.
* Collaborative, inclusive working culture.
* Enhanced annual leave.
* Pension scheme.
* Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing benefits.

If you're looking to take the next step in your sustainability career within a collaborative consultancy that values technical excellence and professional development, then please do apply below or get in touch with Zoe at [email protected]

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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£40,000.00 - £60,000.00
Per annum

City of Edinburgh, United KingdomPermanent

Senior Sustainability Consultant
Added 30/07/2026
Reference: 30823101410_1785402272

Senior Sustainability Consultant Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependant on experience) An established, employee-owned consultancy... Read more

Senior Sustainability Consultant
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependant on experience)

An established, employee-owned consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its growing sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant who enjoys delivering high-quality environmental assessments, advising clients on sustainable design, and mentoring junior colleagues.
Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, you'll lead sustainability assessments from concept through to completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams to achieve ambitious environmental outcomes.

The Role
As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you'll manage your own portfolio of projects while acting as a trusted advisor to clients, design teams and internal stakeholders. You'll be responsible for delivering environmental certification projects, coordinating sustainability advice and helping to improve technical standards across the team.
Your workload will primarily include BREEAM and WELL assessments, with opportunities to contribute to wider sustainability services such as Net Zero Carbon strategies, ESG advice, planning support and sustainability workshops.
You'll also play an important role in supporting the development of junior consultants through mentoring, technical guidance and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead BREEAM, BREEAM International and WELL certification projects.
* Coordinate sustainability advice throughout the design and construction process.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships.
* Review technical submissions and ensure high-quality project delivery.
* Support business development activities, including fee proposals where appropriate.
* Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and expand service offerings.

About You
We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in sustainability consultancy who enjoys taking ownership of projects and building lasting relationships with clients.
You'll be commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent technical standards.

Essential Requirements
* Around six years' experience within sustainability consultancy or environmental assessment.
* Qualified BREEAM Assessor.
* Experience delivering BREEAM projects across a variety of building types.
* Knowledge of environmental assessment methodologies including BREEAM, LEED, Fitwel or similar.
* Experience coordinating sustainability advice across multidisciplinary project teams.
* Previous experience mentoring or supervising colleagues.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong understanding of the UK construction and design process.

Desirable Experience
* WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP).
* Chartered Environmentalist status.
* BREEAM Advisory Professional.
* LEED AP, HQM Assessor or Fitwel Ambassador qualifications.
* Knowledge of the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard.
* Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or Whole Life Carbon experience.
* Circular Economy Strategies.
* ESG or sustainability strategy development.
* Bid writing and fee proposal preparation.
* Workshop facilitation.

What's on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a respected consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across the built environment.

You'll benefit from:
* Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Structured career progression.
* Professional memberships and training support.
* Opportunities to work on complex, high-profile projects.
* Collaborative, inclusive working culture.
* Enhanced annual leave.
* Pension scheme.
* Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing benefits.

If you're looking to take the next step in your sustainability career within a collaborative consultancy that values technical excellence and professional development, then please do apply below or get in touch with Zoe at [email protected]

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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£40,000.00 - £60,000.00
Per annum

Bristol, United KingdomPermanent

Senior Sustainability Consultant
Added 30/07/2026
Reference: 30823101410_1785402074

Senior Sustainability ConsultantLocation: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependant on experience) An established, employee-owned consultancy is... Read more

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependant on experience)

An established, employee-owned consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its growing sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant who enjoys delivering high-quality environmental assessments, advising clients on sustainable design, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, you'll lead sustainability assessments from concept through to completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams to achieve ambitious environmental outcomes.

The Role

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you'll manage your own portfolio of projects while acting as a trusted advisor to clients, design teams and internal stakeholders. You'll be responsible for delivering environmental certification projects, coordinating sustainability advice and helping to improve technical standards across the team.

Your workload will primarily include BREEAM and WELL assessments, with opportunities to contribute to wider sustainability services such as Net Zero Carbon strategies, ESG advice, planning support and sustainability workshops.

You'll also play an important role in supporting the development of junior consultants through mentoring, technical guidance and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead BREEAM, BREEAM International and WELL certification projects.Coordinate sustainability advice throughout the design and construction process.Build and maintain strong client relationships.Review technical submissions and ensure high-quality project delivery.Support business development activities, including fee proposals where appropriate.Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development.Identify opportunities to improve processes and expand service offerings.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in sustainability consultancy who enjoys taking ownership of projects and building lasting relationships with clients.

You'll be commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent technical standards.

Essential Requirements

Around six years' experience within sustainability consultancy or environmental assessment.Qualified BREEAM Assessor.Experience delivering BREEAM projects across a variety of building types.Knowledge of environmental assessment methodologies including BREEAM, LEED, Fitwel or similar.Experience coordinating sustainability advice across multidisciplinary project teams.Previous experience mentoring or supervising colleagues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong understanding of the UK construction and design process.

Desirable Experience

WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP).Chartered Environmentalist status.BREEAM Advisory Professional.LEED AP, HQM Assessor or Fitwel Ambassador qualifications.Knowledge of the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard.Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or Whole Life Carbon experience.Circular Economy Strategies.ESG or sustainability strategy development.Bid writing and fee proposal preparation.Workshop facilitation.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a respected consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across the built environment.

You'll benefit from:

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.Flexible and hybrid working.Structured career progression.Professional memberships and training support.Opportunities to work on complex, high-profile projects.Collaborative, inclusive working culture.Enhanced annual leave.Pension scheme.Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing benefits.

If you're looking to take the next step in your sustainability career within a collaborative consultancy that values technical excellence and professional development, then please do apply below or get in touch with Zoe at [email protected]

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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£40,000.00 - £60,000.00
Per annum

Greater Manchester, United KingdomPermanent

Sustainability Consultant
Added 27/07/2026
Reference: 30822804042_1785145149

Location: South Africa - Remote Sector: Workplace design and commercial interiors THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a... Read more

Location: South Africa - Remote
Sector: Workplace design and commercial interiors

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a sustainability consultant to support the delivery of environmentally responsible workplace and commercial interior projects.

You will work alongside designers, project managers, clients and suppliers to develop practical sustainability strategies, support certification processes and provide advice on materials, performance and reporting.

This position would suit someone who understands how sustainability principles apply specifically to workplace design, interior fit-out and material selection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and support sustainability strategies for workplace and commercial interior projects.
Advise project teams on sustainable design decisions and project priorities.
Support WELL, LEED or comparable certification processes.
Coordinate certification evidence, documentation and submission requirements.
Review materials and finishes against environmental, health and wellbeing criteria.
Advise on embodied carbon, responsible sourcing, circularity and material health.
Support waste-reduction, material-reuse and sustainable-procurement strategies.
Prepare client reports, presentations and sustainability summaries.
Research products, certifications, standards and emerging industry best practice.
Coordinate sustainability requirements with designers, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
Track project sustainability commitments and identify potential delivery risks.
Contribute to client workshops, internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Help develop reusable sustainability tools, guidance and project processes.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Professional experience in sustainability, environmental design or building performance.
Experience supporting interior, workplace, property or broader built-environment projects.
Understanding of WELL, LEED or other relevant sustainability frameworks.
Knowledge of sustainable materials, responsible sourcing and circular-design principles.
Strong research, analysis and report-writing capability.
Ability to communicate technical sustainability topics clearly to designers and non-specialist clients.
Strong organisational and project-coordination skills.
Ability to work effectively with international and multidisciplinary teams.
Professional written and spoken English.

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

WELL AP, LEED AP or a comparable professional accreditation.
Experience supporting or managing certification submissions.
Knowledge of embodied-carbon assessments and environmental product declarations.
Experience within commercial interiors or workplace fit-out.
Experience working with UK or European sustainability requirements.
Knowledge of whole-life carbon, post-occupancy evaluation or workplace wellbeing.
French or Dutch language capability.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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£1,311.82 - £2,098.91
Per month

Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaFull Time

Senior Sustainability Consultant
Added 05/07/2026
Reference: 30817803159_1783244178

Senior Sustainability Consultant (Building Physics & IES Modelling) - Fully Remote (South Africa) We are partnering with a... Read more

Senior Sustainability Consultant (Building Physics & IES Modelling) - Fully Remote (South Africa)

We are partnering with a leading UK consultancy that is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa to support its UK team on a fully remote freelance basis

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong sustainability professional with expertise in building physics, IES modelling, overheating analysis, and energy performance assessments. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical analysis and modelling support across a diverse portfolio of UK projects.

Working closely with the UK-based sustainability team, you will contribute to the delivery of both retrofit and new-build developments, helping to create sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-performing buildings.

The Role

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will provide hands-on technical support to the UK sustainability and building performance team. The position is focused on the delivery of detailed modelling, analysis, and reporting rather than strategic leadership.

You will be responsible for producing accurate building performance models, carrying out thermal and energy assessments, and providing practical design recommendations to optimise building performance across live projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and produce IES VE models for a range of UK building projects.
* Undertake overheating and thermal comfort assessments, including TM59 and Part O
compliance where required.
* Support Part L assessments and broader building energy performance analysis.
* Assist in the preparation of Energy Strategy Reports and other sustainability-related
documentation.
* Review building designs and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, occupant
comfort, and overall building performance.
* Collaborate with architects, engineers, and sustainability specialists as part of multidisciplinary
UK project teams.
* Attend remote design and coordination meetings, providing clear and informed technical input.
* Produce accurate modelling outputs and concise technical reports for review by the UK team.
* Contribute to both retrofit and new-build projects across a variety of sectors.

Skills & Experience

Applicants are not expected to meet every requirement, and additional training and support can be provided.

* Proven experience in building physics and IES VE modelling.
* Experience undertaking overheating, thermal comfort, and energy performance assessments.
* Strong understanding of UK building regulations and sustainability standards, particularly Part
L, Part O, and TM59.
* Experience contributing to Energy Strategy Reports or similar sustainability documentation.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining effective
communication with UK-based teams.
* Previous experience working on UK building projects would be advantageous, but is not
essential.
* Knowledge of SAP, SBEM, or Elmhurst software would be beneficial, although candidates with
strong IES and building physics expertise will also be considered.

Whats on Offer?

* Long-term freelance engagement.
* Fully remote working from South Africa.
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of UK building projects.
* A technically focused role centred on building physics and performance modelling.
* Exposure to both retrofit and new-build developments.
* Supportive and collaborative UK team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Physics or Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa who is looking to work on UK projects remotely while continuing to develop their expertise in technical modelling and sustainable building design.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

South AfricaFreelanceRemote

Senior Sustainability Consultant
Added 30/06/2026
Reference: 30817803159_1782831934

Senior Sustainability Consultant (Building Physics & IES Modelling) - Fully Remote (South Africa) We are partnering with a... Read more

Senior Sustainability Consultant (Building Physics & IES Modelling) - Fully Remote (South Africa)

We are partnering with a leading UK consultancy that is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa to support its UK team on a fully remote freelance basis

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong sustainability professional with expertise in building physics, IES modelling, overheating analysis, and energy performance assessments. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical analysis and modelling support across a diverse portfolio of UK projects.

Working closely with the UK-based sustainability team, you will contribute to the delivery of both retrofit and new-build developments, helping to create sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-performing buildings.

The Role

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will provide hands-on technical support to the UK sustainability and building performance team. The position is focused on the delivery of detailed modelling, analysis, and reporting rather than strategic leadership.

You will be responsible for producing accurate building performance models, carrying out thermal and energy assessments, and providing practical design recommendations to optimise building performance across live projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and produce IES VE models for a range of UK building projects.
* Undertake overheating and thermal comfort assessments, including TM59 and Part O
compliance where required.
* Support Part L assessments and broader building energy performance analysis.
* Assist in the preparation of Energy Strategy Reports and other sustainability-related
documentation.
* Review building designs and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, occupant
comfort, and overall building performance.
* Collaborate with architects, engineers, and sustainability specialists as part of multidisciplinary
UK project teams.
* Attend remote design and coordination meetings, providing clear and informed technical input.
* Produce accurate modelling outputs and concise technical reports for review by the UK team.
* Contribute to both retrofit and new-build projects across a variety of sectors.

Skills & Experience

Applicants are not expected to meet every requirement, and additional training and support can be provided.

* Proven experience in building physics and IES VE modelling.
* Experience undertaking overheating, thermal comfort, and energy performance assessments.
* Strong understanding of UK building regulations and sustainability standards, particularly Part
L, Part O, and TM59.
* Experience contributing to Energy Strategy Reports or similar sustainability documentation.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining effective
communication with UK-based teams.
* Previous experience working on UK building projects would be advantageous, but is not
essential.
* Knowledge of SAP, SBEM, or Elmhurst software would be beneficial, although candidates with
strong IES and building physics expertise will also be considered.

Whats on Offer?

* Long-term freelance engagement.
* Fully remote working from South Africa.
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of UK building projects.
* A technically focused role centred on building physics and performance modelling.
* Exposure to both retrofit and new-build developments.
* Supportive and collaborative UK team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Physics or Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa who is looking to work on UK projects remotely while continuing to develop their expertise in technical modelling and sustainable building design.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

South AfricaFreelanceRemote

Senior Sustainability Consultant
Added 26/06/2026
Reference: 30817343159_1782478204

Senior Sustainability Consultant - Building Physics / IES Modelling Freelance Fully Remote South Africa UK Projects We are... Read more

Senior Sustainability Consultant - Building Physics / IES Modelling
Freelance Fully Remote South Africa UK Projects

We are working with a UK consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa to support their UK team on a fully remote freelance basis.

This role is focused primarily on building physics, IES modelling, overheating analysis and energy performance assessments. It would suit someone who is technically strong, comfortable working independently, and able to support UK project teams with accurate modelling, reporting and design input.

You will be working on a mix of UK retrofit and new-build projects, supporting the delivery of sustainable and energy-efficient building designs.

The Role
The successful consultant will support the UK sustainability and building performance team with technical modelling and assessment work. The main focus will be producing IES models, carrying out overheating and thermal comfort analysis, supporting energy strategy work, and providing practical design recommendations to improve building performance.

This is not a strategic leadership role. The client is looking for someone who can get involved in the technical delivery, work closely with the UK team, and provide reliable building physics support across live projects.

Key Responsibilities
* Produce and develop IES models for UK building projects.
* Carry out overheating and thermal comfort assessments, including TM59 and Part O
where required.
* Support Part L assessments and energy performance analysis.
* Assist with Energy Strategy Reports and sustainability-related project documentation.
* Review building designs and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, comfort
and overall performance.
* Work with architects, engineers and sustainability consultants as part of a wider UK
project team.
* Attend remote design meetings and provide clear technical input where needed.
* Prepare clear, accurate reports and modelling outputs for review by the UK team.
* Support both retrofit and new-build projects across a range of sectors.

Skills & Experience
Applicants are not expected to meet all the criteria. Training will be provided.
* Strong experience in building physics and IES modelling.
* Experience carrying out overheating, thermal comfort and energy performance
assessments.
* Good understanding of UK sustainability and building regulations, particularly Part L, Part
O and TM59.
* Experience supporting Energy Strategy Reports or similar sustainability documentation.
* Ability to work remotely and communicate clearly with UK-based project teams.
* Previous experience working on UK building design projects would be advantageous but
not essential.
* Knowledge of SAP, SBEM or Elmhurst would be beneficial, but not essential if the
candidate is strong in IES and building physics.

What's on Offer?
* Long-term freelance opportunity.
* Fully remote working from South Africa.
* Opportunity to work on UK building design projects.
* Technical delivery role focused on building physics and modelling.
* Exposure to retrofit and new-build developments.
* Supportive UK team environment.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Building Physics or Sustainability Consultant in South Africa who wants to support UK projects remotely while focusing on hands-on technical modelling and analysis.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

South AfricaFreelanceRemote

Associate Director - Building Performance & Sustainability
Added 12/05/2026
Reference: 30809171410_1778605551

Associate Director - Building Performance & SustainabilityLondon, UK Hybrid Working - 3 days in the London office per... Read more

Associate Director - Building Performance & Sustainability

London, UK
Hybrid Working - 3 days in the London office per week
Permanent position

£75,000+ per annum (dependant on level of experience)

An internationally recognised engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Technical Director to lead and expand its Building Performance & Sustainability capability within its London team.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious sustainability professional with deep technical expertise in building performance, operational energy, embodied carbon, and sustainable design delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping low-carbon strategies across major UK developments while helping clients achieve net zero and wider ESG objectives.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will lead the delivery of complex and high-profile projects across a broad range of sectors, influencing sustainability outcomes from concept through to completion.

The Opportunity

You will provide strategic and technical leadership across building performance and sustainability services, acting as a trusted adviser to clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders. The role combines technical excellence, project leadership, client engagement, and team development within a growing national sustainability network.

This position offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects and major frameworks, helping to shape future-focused sustainable environments across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the development and assurance of energy, carbon, and sustainability strategies for complex developments and mixed-use schemes.Provide expert guidance on:Operational energy and operational carbonEmbodied carbon reductionBuilding performance optimisationLow-carbon and net zero design strategiesOversee technical modelling inputs, reporting quality, and evidence-based sustainability recommendations.Advise on UK sustainability legislation, planning policy, and industry standards including BREEAM, WELL, NABERS, and LEED.Ensure technical consistency, governance, and quality assurance across project delivery.

Project & Team Coordination

Coordinate multidisciplinary sustainability inputs across live projects and bids.Act as the primary sustainability lead between clients, consultants, and wider project teams.Translate ambitious sustainability goals into practical and commercially deliverable solutions.Support programme management, resourcing, and workload prioritisation across multiple commissions.Maintain oversight of project performance, delivery quality, and commercial health.

Client Engagement & Business Development

Develop strong client relationships and represent the business in meetings, workshops, and design reviews.Lead and support major bids, proposals, and framework submissions.Shape technical approaches, scopes, delivery strategies, and value propositions.Identify opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and business growth.Promote innovation and industry best practice within sustainability and building performance.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Mentor and support consultants and senior team members through coaching, peer review, and technical guidance.Contribute to recruitment, capability building, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.Support delivery forecasting, fee management, and financial awareness across projects.Help drive continuous improvement through technical standards, frameworks, and training initiatives.

Requirements

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:

Significant experience delivering sustainability and energy strategies on large-scale or complex developments.Strong technical expertise in:Building performanceEnergy strategyOperational and embodied carbonSustainable building designExcellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.Strong understanding of the UK design and construction process.Experience leading bids, proposals, and work-winning activities.Commercial awareness including fees, forecasting, and project delivery performance.Knowledge of UK planning policy and sustainability requirements relating to net zero carbon outcomes.Previous people management, mentoring, or team leadership experience within a consultancy environment.Ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.Chartered status (or working towards chartership) with a relevant professional institution is desirable.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile sustainable development projects.Flexible hybrid working arrangements.Strong commitment to professional development, mentoring, and chartership support.Inclusive and collaborative working culture.Comprehensive wellbeing and flexible benefits package.Clear pathway for career progression within a growing sustainability and building performance practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior sustainability professional looking to take on a strategic leadership role within a highly respected consultancy delivering industry-leading sustainable design solutions across the built environment.

If this position sounds of interest, then please apply below or get in touch with Zoe Elliott at; [email protected]

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

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£75,000.00 - £85,000.00
Per annum

Greater London, United KingdomPermanent

BREEAM Assessor/ Sustainability Consultant (FTC)
Added 08/05/2026
Reference: 30807521410_1778256353

BREEAM Assessor / Sustainability Consultant (FTC) London (Hybrid - 3 days office-based) Fixed-Term Contract - Duration TBC Immediate... Read more

BREEAM Assessor / Sustainability Consultant (FTC)

London (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)
Fixed-Term Contract - Duration TBC
Immediate Start

An established building services and sustainability consultancy is seeking an experienced BREEAM Assessor / Sustainability Consultant to support the delivery of multiple live projects on a fixed-term contract basis.
This role will focus on coordinating BREEAM assessments, managing project documentation, tracking sustainability actions, and supporting multidisciplinary design teams to achieve project certification targets.

Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate evidence gathering for targeted BREEAM credits across multiple projects
- Maintain BREEAM trackers, action plans, and evidence logs
- Support pre-assessment, interim, and post-construction submissions
- Review and organise documentation prior to formal assessor submission
- Liaise with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and client teams to obtain required information
- Monitor outstanding actions and ensure deadlines are achieved
- Attend project and coordination meetings where required
- Assist in preparing sustainability reports and final project summaries

Requirements
- Previous experience working on BREEAM-assessed projects in a coordination or sustainability role
- Strong knowledge of BREEAM UK New Construction v6.1
- Working knowledge of BREEAM UK New Construction v7
- Excellent organisational and document management skills
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams effectively
- Strong MS Excel and Word skills
- Minimum 3 years' relevant industry experience

Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting a licensed BREEAM Assessor
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as LEED, WELL, or NABERS
- Experience with dynamic thermal modelling and Part L assessments using TAS or IES VE
- Experience preparing sustainability reports for planning compliance
- Familiarity with TM52, TM59, BB101, TM54, and daylight analysis

Qualifications
- Degree in Sustainability, Building Services Engineering, Environmental Design, or a related discipline preferred
- BRE accreditation, or working towards accreditation, would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a sustainability professional seeking an immediate start fixed term contract role with the potential for longer-term opportunities depending on project workload and performance.

If this opportunity potentially sounds of interest then please apply below or get in touch with Zoe Elliott at - [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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