Job Overview

Associate/Associate/Technical Director Sustainability Consultant – supporting the delivery of sustainable building solutions on high-profile projects and major frameworks as part of a growing national Building Performance Network within the UK Business.

Role Summary

Reporting to a Regional Lead, you will develop the team’s offering across a range of sectors. The role is client‑facing, helping clients understand how to define and fulfil their strategic goals towards net‑zero operational energy, embodied carbon and wider sustainability targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop the approach for sustainability across significant portfolios and major frameworks.
• Increase WSP’s profile in the industry, help secure new work and improve the quality and technical knowledge relating to sustainable design.
• Undertake business development activities including attending B2B meetings with clients and professionals and industry events.
• Understand and support client briefs in matters of sustainability and translate their aspirations into practicable delivery models.
• Coordinate sustainability delivery across design teams and stakeholders internally and externally.
• Identify opportunities for cross‑selling of services and coordinate with WSP experts across other teams.
• Support the growth of the existing team through recruitment and development of staff.
• Prepare high‑quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate issues and conclusions.
• Understand and apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability‑related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, environmental, architectural or sustainability‑related subject.
• Membership of a related professional institution and on the way to or already “Chartered” as either engineer, scientist or environmentalist.
• Understanding and experience in Net Zero, low‑carbon design and materials.
• Experience as a sustainability consultant, leading sustainability assessments.
• Proven track record of driving design teams to maximise sustainability, including successful delivery of multiple assessments for certification.
• Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design.
• Proven champion of sustainability who has led and encouraged behavioural change throughout the business.
• Driver of innovation and best practice, with clear communication of benefits to colleagues and clients.
• Bid support – supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen.
• Understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of thermal modelling and low‑carbon energy strategies.
• Awareness of current UK planning policies related to sustainability and Net Zero targets.
• Effective communication of complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Presentation skills and time management.
• Ability to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy – up to two days a week from home together with modern UK offices.
• Work‑life balance initiatives such as “WSP My Hour” and flexible working arrangements.
• Health & Wellbeing support including a virtual GP service and comprehensive menopause support package.
• Gymflex scheme – up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
• Flexible benefits program with options to purchase additional leave or use bank holiday entitlement.
• Training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.