Job: Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant, Resource Group Limited

Employer: Resource Group Limited
Posted: 27 Feb 2008
Reference: 11890
Contact: Mr Adrian Weideman
Location: Birmingham
Sector: Central Government/Government Agency,
- Construction,
- Consultancy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant
Salary: £27-33K

You will need a Code for Sustainable Homes/BREEAM qualification with private, voluntary or academic sector experience

The post holder would be involved in the initiation and delivery of projects, but also in identifying new business opportunities.

Your position will cover the following: preparation and assessment of spatial strategies, initiatives and project relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.

Sustainability Appraisal/Strategic Environmental Assessment/Appropriate Assessment

Preparation and assessment of sustainable planning policies (LDFs), sustainable regeneration strategies/master-planning and urban design/lay-out.

Undertake research, analysis and prepare reports and documentation

Advice on and/or preparation of applied sustainable/climate change initiatives and measures, for instance carbon neutral development/master-planning, energy efficient/ passive solar energy design, sustainable layout/urban form, home zones, retro fitting solutions, micro-generation.

Compiling/devising sustainability checklists to assess/evaluate buildings, sites, neighbourhoods or areas using new and established tools, including utilisation of the Code for Sustainable Homes, BREEAM etc.

You will be a committed, optimistic, confident and innovative professional.

You will be able to think creatively and strategically beyond established structures, yet acting pragmatically to deliver results.

Assertive and persuasive but polite, calm manners when dealing with clients, colleagues, external agencies and the general public.

Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to overcome obstacles and to deal flexibly with unforeseen circumstances/changes in target dates

You will be degree qualified and a member of any other environmental professional bodies/Chartered Environmentalist/Member of the Institute of Environmental Management or Assessment.

At least 5 years post qualification experience, some of which should have been spent within local authorities, concentrating on incorporating sustainability and climate change principles into development, built environment and regeneration processes

Project management skills, understanding partnership working across organisational boundaries