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As a leading provider of sustainability and net zero advisory services, Envision has experienced significant growth. In this rapidly evolving sector, strong leadership is crucial to navigating challenges and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth. Recognising the importance of diverse perspectives and strategic expertise, Envision is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Heyworth to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. With extensive experience in corporate finance, Chris brings valuable insights and leadership that will support the continued growth and strategic direction of the company.

Chris has a distinguished career spanning 21 years in corporate accounting, including in his current role as Group Chief Financial Officer of BC Partners, prior to which he was in leadership positions at Investec and Goldman Sachs. Chris has demonstrated exceptional expertise in corporate governance, growth and financial oversight, that is essential to our continued success.

Simon Rainsford, Managing Director of Envision commented: “We are delighted to welcome Chris to our Board. His proven track record and deep knowledge of financial management and governance will be instrumental as we navigate our continued growth. We look forward to his contributions and collaboration.”

Chris added: “I am honoured to join the Board of Envision. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is at the forefront of sustainability in the built environment. I look forward to working with the leadership team to drive its vision forward.”

The Company

Envision is a leading sustainability and energy consultancy that provides specialist support towards sustainability within the built environment. With four directors at the helm, we have experienced a rapid growth over the last few years and are looking to expand our operations team to provide vital support services as we expand further.

Envision specialises in providing end-to-end support to its real estate clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible, creative and fun working environment.

We take pride in our pro-active approach, supporting our clients with close and tailored support. Our pragmatic and hands-on approach means that we are retained by the largest UK property funds, publicly listed developers as well as leading constructors.

Our team (currently 27 employees) is based across two offices, one in London and one in Oxford. The Operations Team, consisting of three people, is based across the two offices.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Operations Administrator looking to take the next step in their career. Based in our London office, you will join our growing team, directly reporting to the Business Operations Manager, where you will provide business operations support across both our London and Oxford offices.

The role will involve, but will not be limited to:

• General Office Organisation:
  o First point of contact for incoming telephone enquiries & general queries across the business
  o Maintaining office supplies
  o Organising business cards & promotional stationary
  o Managing IT equipment & register
  o Organising software licenses
  o Liaising with our external IT Support team
  o Liaising with building management teams (London & Oxford)
  o Supporting the implementation of new IT systems
• Finance Support:
  o Supporting Finance Manager with invoicing and debtors/debt chasing
  o Managing staff Expenses & receipts
  o Co-ordinating the Company’s Carbon Footprint process
• HR administration:
  o Supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, training & personnel documentation
  o Undertaking DSE checks
• Organising Company insurance & registrations:
  o PL & EL insurance renewals, Healthcare and Life Assurance renewals, Atlas Citation (HR system), Synergy, etc
• Admin support for projects & proposals
• Supporting organisation of Company events, meetings & staff socials
• Supporting company marketing; LinkedIn, website, etc
• Deputising for the Business Operations Manager & Finance Manager when on leave
• Ad-hoc tasks as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the company.

About You

The successful candidate should be highly motivated, organised and possess excellent communication skills.

Essential Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role within the consultancy sector or a similar small
  organisation
• Strong organisational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements
• Good communication skills and excellent report formatting skills
• Proven experience in a senior administrator role with exceptional multi-tasking abilities
• An understanding of GDPR and dealing with confidential/sensitive information
• Knowledge of Office Administrator responsibilities, systems and procedures
• Highly proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular)
• Experience of dealing with payments and financial queries
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Salary: £TBC (competitive)
Benefits: Company health insurance, Life assurance and Pension, Enhanced parental packages, Employee Assistance Programme, Remote working allowance, volunteering days, cycle to work scheme, social events, flexible hybrid working
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Central London with visits to Oxford office

We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position.

We are currently seeking a Junior Sustainability & Energy Consultant to work within our sustainability & energy team, based in our office in London. The position is an immediate start.

The Company

Envision is a leading sustainability, energy and building services design consultancy that provides specialist support towards sustainability within the built environment.  We were founded in 2012 by directors of a multi-disciplinary planning and engineering consultancy and have steadily grown into a well-established company.  Unlike many sustainability consultancies that have developed as a ‘support service’ to larger practices, Envision specialises in providing end-to-end support to its real estate clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible, creative and fun working environment.

We bring together a range of technical disciplines to advise clients on their ESG policies, to manage their real estate portfolio and develop sustainability and energy strategies for new and existing developments. We combine this with our expert team of building service engineers to deliver low carbon solutions for our clients.  

As part of our sustainability offering, our services include the provision of a full range of environmental assessment methods for both new and existing developments, BREEAM (including In-Use), Home Quality Mark, CEEQUAL, WELL, FitWel and Building with Nature. We also undertake Whole Life Cycle Assessments, which feeds into our strategies for achieving Net Zero.  

We take pride in our pro-active approach, supporting our clients with close and tailored support.  Our pragmatic and hands-on approach means that we are retained by the largest UK property funds, publicly listed developers as well as leading constructors.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Sustainability & Energy Consultant looking to take the next step in their career. You will join our growing team to work on a diverse range of projects in the UK and internationally. The role is very wide ranging, working on building physics, Net-Zero strategies, ESG, BREEAM and whole life cycle carbon assessments.

Working closely with colleagues of various disciplines in our London and Oxford office(s), you will help to deliver energy & sustainability projects – developing concepts, reports and meeting clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of innovative sustainable and low-carbon design solutions to quality standards and deadlines. You will receive continual support from more senior members of staff, along with access to our in-house training programme allowing you to continue your professional development.

This role will enable you to have an impact across a variety of sectors such as Education, Logistics,  Commercial, Healthcare, Retail and Residential, and ensure that over time you have the opportunity to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy. Specific work deliverables expected to be delivered by the consultant in this role will include:

1. Planning-Stage Energy & Sustainability Reports
2. SAP & SBEM Energy Modelling
3. BREEAM & Building Accreditation Support
4. Dynamic Simulation Modelling (TM52, TM59, TM54, Daylight)
5. Net-Zero Strategies  
6. Exposure to Life Cycle Assessment

About You

Educated to degree level in the built environment, sustainability or environmental science, the successful candidate should be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills and look to develop their ongoing professional qualifications.

Essential Requirements:

• Good knowledge of energy & sustainability related statutory legislation, standards, and drivers in the construction industry.
• An understanding of environmental assessment methods (e.g. BREEAM, WELL & Home Quality Mark).
• Good knowledge of at least one area within regulatory and dynamic simulation modelling (e.g. SAP, DesignBuilder, TAS, DesignBuilder).
• Proficiency in MS Suite and its functionality for calculations.  
• Given the collaborative and client focused nature of this role, good communication skills and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in mathematics and English.

Salary: £29k+
Benefits: Company health insurance and pension, social events, flexible working, 25 days
holiday.
Contract: Permanent
Location: London

Preferential:

• Good knowledge of the principles of Net Zero Carbon and its application in the built environment.
• BREEAM accredited
• Good knowledge of ESG strategies.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short description of your career expectations, any relevant experience and pertinent information about yourself by email to joinus@envisioneco.com 

We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position.
We are currently seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to work within our sustainability team, based in our office in central Oxford (with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week and opportunities to work from our London office when needed). The position is an immediate start.

The Company

Envision is a leading sustainability and energy consultancy that provides specialist support towards sustainability within the built environment. Unlike many sustainability consultancies that have developed as a ‘support service’ to larger practices, Envision specialises in providing end-to-end support to its real estate clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible, creative and fun working environment.

We work with a diverse group of clients, ranging from leading private and publicly listed development companies, real estate funds, institutional investors, hospital trusts, universities, and national infrastructure providers. Our support tracks the lifecycle of these projects, where we ultimately help to deliver our client’s visions by working alongside contractors.

We bring together a range of technical disciplines to advance sustainability throughout the built environment, from investment, to planning, right through to build-out with an ‘end-to-end’ sustainability approach, unique for a company of our size. Envision’s services include the provision of a full range of sustainability deliverables, employing energy consultants, specialist life-cycle assessors, building services engineers, licensed BREEAM Assessors and Accredited Professionals, WELL Accredited Professionals and licensed NABERs Assessors. We take a pro-active approach to projects and support development projects with close and tailored support. Our pragmatic and hands-on approach means that we are retained by some of the largest UK property funds, publicly listed developers and property agents as well as leading construction contractors.

We are actively engaged in some of the industry leading bodies developing pioneering approaches to net-zero, including the UK Net-Zero Building Standard and UK Green Building Council task groups.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sustainability consultant looking to take the next step in their career. You will join our growing team to work on a diverse range of projects in the UK and internationally, with responsibility for delivering your own projects and working with the team across both the Oxford and London offices. The role will focus on the delivery of BREEAM; from feasibility work and planning support through to certification. In addition, depending on your technical background, the role will offer wider opportunities, e.g. energy modelling, LCA, sustainability & energy statement and Net-Zero strategies.

Working closely with colleagues of various disciplines across both offices, you will take the lead on BREEAM and sustainability projects – developing concepts, reports and presenting to clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of innovative sustainable and low-carbon design solutions to quality standards and deadlines. You will receive continual support from more senior members of staff, along with access to our in-house training programme allowing you to continue your professional development.

This role will enable you to have an impact across a variety of sectors in the built environment, with the opportunity for greater levels of responsibility and autonomy. This is a pivotal role within our growing company, and we are looking for someone with the right skills and experience to champion BREEAM and wider sustainability within Envision.

About You

Educated to degree level in the field of sustainability and environmental science, you will have gained significant demonstrable experience in a sustainability consultancy role within the built environment. The successful candidate should be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills and look to develop their ongoing professional qualifications.

Essential Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar sustainability role (although applications from exceptional
  candidates with less experience will also be considered).
• Experience of working on BREEAM assessments through to certification, with BREEAM
  Assessor and/or BREEAM AP qualification.
• Good communication/presentation skills and excellent report writing skills.
• Understanding of client requirements/project objectives.
• Good knowledge of the sustainability related statutory legislation, standards, and drivers in
  the construction industry.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Preferential:

• Knowledge and experience of applying one or more of the following:
  • Life Cycle Assessment methodologies.
  • Home Quality Mark.
  • WELL/FitWel assessments.
  • Part L & Dynamic Simulation Modelling.
  • Energy & Sustainability statements in support of planning

Benefits: Company health insurance and pension, social events, flexible working.
Contract: Permanent.
Location: One St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DE

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short description of your career expectations, any relevant experience and pertinent information about yourself by mail to Envision, 8-9 Stephen Mews, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1AF or by email to joinus@envisioneco.com

We are currently seeking an Associate Energy Consultant to work within our sustainability & energy team, based in our office in London. The position is an immediate start.

The Company

Envision is a leading sustainability, energy and building services design consultancy that provides specialist support towards sustainability within the built environment. We were founded in 2012 by directors of a multi-disciplinary planning and engineering consultancy and have steadily grown into a well-established company. Unlike many sustainability consultancies that have developed as a ‘support service’ to larger practices, Envision specialises in providing end-to-end support to its real estate clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible, creative and fun working environment.

We bring together a range of technical disciplines to advise clients on their ESG policies, to manage their real estate portfolio and develop sustainability and energy strategies for new and existing developments. We combine this with our expert team of building service engineers to deliver low carbon solutions for our clients.

As part of our sustainability offering, our services include the provision of a full range of environmental assessment methods for both new and existing developments, BREEAM (including In-Use), Home Quality Mark, CEEQUAL, WELL and Building with Nature. We also undertake Whole Life Cycle Assessments, which feeds into our strategies for achieving Net Zero.

We take pride in our pro-active approach, supporting our clients with close and tailored support. Our pragmatic and hands-on approach means that we are retained by the largest UK property funds, publicly listed developers as well as leading constructors.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Energy Consultant looking to take the next step in their career. You will join our growing team to work on a diverse range of projects in the UK and internationally. The role is very wide ranging, working on building physics, energy strategies, Net-Zero strategies, and operational energy analysis in support of whole life cycle carbon assessments.

Working closely with colleagues of various disciplines across our two offices, you will take the lead on energy & sustainability projects – developing concepts, reports and presenting to clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of innovative sustainable and low-carbon design solutions to quality standards and deadlines. You will receive continual support from more senior members of staff, along with access to our in-house training programme allowing you to continue your professional development.

You should have highly technical background with an eye for detail, the role will involve significant review of junior staff deliverables.

This role will enable you to have an impact across a variety of sectors such as Education, Commercial, Healthcare, Retail and Residential, and ensure that over time you have the opportunity to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy. We regularly undertake works for which are GLA referable so authoring and undertaking the calculations related to these will be expected experience.

Specific work deliverables expected to be project managed and delivered by the consultant in this role will include:

1. Planning-Stage Energy & Sustainability Reports
2. Net-Zero Energy Strategies
3. ESG Site Acquisition Reviews
4. Dynamic Simulation Modelling (TM52, TM59, TM54, TM63, Daylight)
5. SAP & SBEM Energy Modelling
6. BREEAM Support

About You

Educated to degree level in the field of engineering, sustainability or environmental science, you will have gained significant demonstrable experience in a sustainability and energy consultancy role within the built environment.

The successful candidate should be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills and look to develop their ongoing professional qualifications. This will be a technical role involving mentoring of junior staff, therefore applicants should expect technical questions during the interview.

Essential Requirements:

• 6+ years’ experience in a similar energy & sustainability role
• Expert knowledge of energy & sustainability related statutory legislation, standards, and
  drivers in the construction industry.
• NDEA or LCEA qualified.
• Exceptional knowledge of regulatory and dynamic simulation modelling (e.g. DesignBuilder).
• Expert knowledge of BREEAM support reports.
• Given the collaborative and client focused nature of this role, good communication skills and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in mathematics and English.

Preferential:

• ESG strategies.
• Whole life carbon assessments.
• M&E Design Background.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Salary: £DOE
Benefits: Company health insurance and pension, social events, flexible working.
Contract: Permanent
Location: London

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short description of your career expectations, any relevant experience and pertinent information about yourself by mail to:

Envision
8-9 Stephen Mews
London
W1T 1AF

Or by email to joinus@envisioneco.com

We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position.
We are currently seeking a Junior Sustainability Consultant to work within our sustainability team, based in our office in central Oxford. The position is an immediate start.

The Company

Envision is a leading sustainability and energy consultancy that provides specialist support towards sustainability within the built environment. Unlike many sustainability consultancies that have developed as a ‘support service’ to larger practices, Envision specialises in providing end-to-end support to its real estate clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible, creative and fun working environment.

We work with a diverse group of clients, ranging from leading private and publicly listed development companies, real estate funds, institutional investors, hospital trusts, universities, and national infrastructure providers. Our support tracks the lifecycle of these projects, where we ultimately help to deliver our client’s visions by working alongside contractors.

We bring together a range of technical disciplines to advance sustainability throughout the built environment, from investment, to planning, right through to build-out with an ‘end-to-end’ sustainability approach, unique for a company of our size. Envision’s services include the provision of a full range of sustainability deliverables, employing energy consultants, specialist life-cycle assessors, building services engineers, licensed BREEAM Assessors and Accredited Professionals, WELL Accredited Professionals, Fitwel Ambassadors and licensed NABERs Assessors. We take a pro-active approach to projects and support development projects with close and tailored support. Our pragmatic and hands-on approach means that we are retained by some of the largest UK property funds, publicly listed developers and property agents as well as leading construction contractors.

We are actively engaged in some of the industry leading bodies developing pioneering approaches to net-zero, including the UK Net-Zero Building Standard and UK Green Building Council task groups.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or junior sustainability consultant looking to take the next step in their career. You will join our growing team to work on a diverse range of projects in the UK and internationally. The role is very wide ranging, working on ESG and sustainability accreditation strategies, planning applications and live construction projects. This role will enable you to have an impact across a variety of sectors in the built environment, with the opportunity for greater levels of responsibility and autonomy.

Working closely with colleagues of various disciplines across both our Oxford and London offices, you will be involved in delivering a range ofsustainability projects – developing concepts, preparing reports and working with more senior members of the team to present to clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of innovative sustainable and low-carbon design solutions to quality standards and deadlines. You will receive continual support from senior members of staff, along with access to our in-house training programme allowing you to continue your professional development.

Your key deliverables over the first 9-12 months for this role will be:

• Completing evidence reviews and preparing/updating programmes and trackers for BREEAM, HQM, WELL and FitWel Assessments.
• Completing BREEAM and HQM Site Inspection Reports based on construction site visits.
• Completing Local Planning Authority policy searches to determine the works required when submitting planning applications.
• Completing Sustainability Statements to accompany planning applications.
• Completing data reviews for energy, water and waste performance monitoring for real estate asset management funds to support their GRESB Real Estate benchmark submissions.

The role is based in our central Oxford office, to work very closely with the teams both in Oxford and London.

About You

Educated to degree level in the field of sustainability and environmental science, you will be highly motivated and be looking to develop your ongoing professional qualifications.

Essential Requirements:

• Good knowledge of energy & sustainability related statutory legislation, standards, and
  drivers in the construction industry.
• Good knowledge of sustainability and environmental assessment methods (e.g. BREEAM).
• Given the collaborative and client focused nature of this role, excellent communication skills, good attention to detail, and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills and proficient in mathematics and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its functionality for calculations.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Preferential:

• Good knowledge of the principles of Net Zero Carbon and its application in the built
  environment.
• Knowledge of Home Quality Mark and WELL/FitWel assessments.
• Understanding of Part L & Dynamic Simulation Modelling.
• Own car for business travel use.

Salary: £26,000+
Benefits: Company health insurance and pension, social events, flexible working, 25 days
holiday.
Contract: Permanent.
Location: Central Oxford

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short description of your career expectations, any relevant experience and pertinent information about yourself by email to joinus@envisioneco.com