Job: Senior Sustainability Consultant, Beresford Blake Thomas

My client’s environment team focus particularly on new development and the management of existing businesses, industry and estates. They specialise in delivering clients aspirations through negotiation and relationship building with local and national authorities whilst maintaining independence and objectivity. They also provide support across the full range of environmental and social issues faced by business, industry and landowners, and their supply chains. 

About the Role They have a number of clients who require thier advice in sustainable design and construction. This is principally through the Code for Sustainable Homes, EcoHomes and other BREEAM schemes. They are seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to extend the delivery of existing sustainability services in the property sector to the South Wales region. The Senior Sustainability Consultant will also be responsible for undertaking and managing appraisals of the sustainable design and construction of buildings, advising key clients on how to deliver the zero carbon agenda, and establishing and developing a client base both through the existing network and independently.

In addition, you will also interface with existing sustainable design teams in Basingstoke and London; assist in the development of a regional team; and provide specialist advice on a specific element of the overall sustainability discipline, for example renewable energy systems, climate modelling, carbon zero agenda or environmental technologies.

About You At this level you should have a degree (or equivalent) in an Environment/Energy related discipline, and a working knowledge of techniques for the appraisal and design of sustainable buildings (including relevant UK/EU policies and legislation and those specific to the Welsh Assembly) with regard to sustainable design and construction. In addition, you should have an understanding of both the opportunities and constraints in the UK construction industry in relation to sustainability; an appreciation of wider environmental disciplines such as EIA, ecology and contaminated land; and a good understanding of at least one of the following:  Building energy,  Building simulation modelling (daylight, thermal comfort, energy efficiency),  Building integrated renewable energy within residential developments.  IEMA membership and formal training and accreditation under Code for Sustainable Homes / EcoHomes / BREEAM / SAP would be advantageous.

Sustainability Consultants with a background in M&E Engineering or building materials will also be considered.

Apply to: To apply, or for further details, please contact: Stefanie McLernon, BBT Environmental (Birmingham), Cavendish House, 39 Waterloo St, Birmingham B2 5PP Tel: 0121 265 2554 E-mail: smclernon@bbt.co.uk Web: http://www.bbt.co.uk

Ref. SMC 1487

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