Sustainability Consultant - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

A well-established building services and sustainability consultancy is looking for a Sustainability Consultant with expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to join their growing London team. This hybrid role offers a mix of remote and office-based work, supporting a wide range of commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As a key member of the sustainability team, you'll deliver high-quality advice across all project stages, with a focus on:

* Whole life carbon assessments * Circular economy strategies * Low-carbon material performance

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct LCAs using tools such as OneClick LCA or eTool, following LETI, RICS, and GLA guidance. * Deliver whole life carbon (WLC) assessments for both new and retrofit developments. * Develop circular economy and low-carbon materials strategies. * Prepare sustainability statements and carbon reports for planning submissions. * Work alongside engineers, architects, and project managers to embed sustainable practices into design and construction. * Monitor updates in sustainability policy, particularly across the UK and London. * Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership in sustainable design.

Your Profile:

* Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field. * Proven experience delivering LCAs in the built environment. * Skilled in LCA tools such as OneClick LCA, eTool, or similar. * Good understanding of UK sustainability policy (GLA, LETI, RIBA 2030, UKGBC). * Experience in a consultancy setting (preferably building services or sustainability). * Strong report writing and analytical skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desirable:

* Knowledge of certification schemes (e.g., BREEAM, NABERS UK, Passivhaus). * Experience with embodied carbon optioneering or materials databases. * Working towards or holding chartership (e.g., CIBSE, IEMA).

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary and benefits package * Flexible hybrid working * Ongoing training and professional development * A collaborative and supportive team culture * Involvement in impactful, sustainability-driven projects