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Job Description

Overview of role

A well-established, independent sustainability consultancy operating in the construction and property sector is seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead its Environmental and Wellbeing Certifications team.

The practice has built a strong reputation delivering environmental and wellbeing assessments across a diverse portfolio, from commercial offices and mixed-use schemes to residential and life sciences. The team works closely with clients across the UK and internationally, offering a collaborative, specialist-led service from its London base.

This is a senior leadership position for a driven, technically credible consultant ready to shape and grow a thriving certifications team. You will provide strategic direction, technical guidance and line management to a team of consultants, while maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development.

Team Leadership, Development & Strategy

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sustainability consultants across environmental and wellbeing certification projects Provide technical guidance across BREEAM, WELL, and other relevant schemes Support professional development, training, and accreditation within the team Manage team workload, project allocation, and quality assurance of deliverables Collaborate with other team leaders to grow and diversify the project pipeline Contribute to proposals and develop long-term client relationships Oversee financial forecasting and invoicing for the team

Project Oversight

Oversee delivery of BREEAM, WELL, and other certification projects across a portfolio of developments Provide senior technical review and strategic direction at key project stages Ensure all projects meet certification requirements, timelines, and quality standards Act as senior point of contact for clients on environmental and wellbeing certification strategy

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, architecture, building services, or a related discipline 5+ years' experience in sustainability consulting within the built environment Accredited BREEAM Assessor/AP and/or WELL AP (or equivalent) — essential Demonstrated track record of project delivery and team leadership or mentoring

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership and team development capabilities Deep technical understanding of BREEAM, WELL, and environmental performance standards Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through complex certification processes Commercial awareness and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset

FURTHER INFORMATION

This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team within a values-led practice that is continuing to expand. The right candidate will find genuine scope to shape the team's direction, develop new service areas, and build a lasting career in sustainability consulting.

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