Junior Sustainability Consultant

Introduction

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We are currently seeking Junior Sustainability Consultant candidates to work within our sustainability team, based in our office in Oxford. This 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. Operating for 13 years, with 30 staff across our London and Oxford offices, we have grown to become a well established company. Unlike many consultancies that have developed sustainability as a ‘support service’ as part of their wider advisory services, Envision’s sole goal is to provide market leading advice on sustainability within the built environment. We provide end-to-end support and 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 and net zero 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 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 in our Oxford and London offices, you will be involved in delivering a range of sustainability 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 more 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:

• Supporting on the delivery of a range of sustainability accreditations (BREEAM New Construction, BREEAM In Use, WELL and FitWel Assessments), completing evidence reviews and preparing/updating programmes and trackers.
• Completing BREEAM Site Inspection Reports based on construction and operational site visits.
• Analysing ESG performance data and supporting preparation of annual ESG benchmarks (e.g. GRESB).
• Completing Sustainability Statements to accompany planning applications, including appraising local plan policy requirements.
• Helping to develop Net-Zero and ESG Strategies.

About You

Educated to degree level in Geography, Environmental Sciences and Management, or Sustainability in the Built Environment, the successful candidate should be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills and look to develop their ongoing professional qualifications.

• Essential Requirements:
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability related statutory legislation, standards, and drivers in the built environment.
• An understanding of built environment accreditations (e.g. BREEAM and WELL).
• Proficiency in MS Suite and its functionality for calculations.
• 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 skills and proficient in mathematics and English.

• Preferential:
• Good knowledge of UK Planning Policy related to sustainability and Building Regulations Part L
• Good knowledge of the principles of Net Zero Carbon and its application in the built environment.
• An understanding of building physics and energy consumption in buildings
• BREEAM accredited
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Own car for business travel use.

Salary: £28,000 +
Benefits: Company benefits package, including discretionary bonuses, health insurance and enhanced pension, death in service insurance, employee assistance programme, training programme, regular fully paid social events, hybrid and flexible working, 25 days holiday.
Contract: Permanent
Location: 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