Job Description
Principal Sustainability Consultant
South West - Cardiff
Role Benefits
9-day fortnight working pattern
Inclusive community groups and active social networks
Comprehensive technical and professional development programmes
Private medical insurance
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Share/stock options
Up to 30 days' annual leave
Key Responsibilities
Lead sustainability workstreams and act as Discipline Project Lead
Develop and manage project resource plans
Prepare and deliver sustainability statements and reports for planning submissions
Facilitate and lead client and multidisciplinary design team workshops with confidence
Delegate, manage, and review work produced by junior team members
Undertake or oversee Part L, Part O, overheating and energy modelling
Undertake or oversee Environmental and wellbeing assessments (BREEAM, WELL, HQM)
Undertake or oversee Whole life carbon assessments
Undertake or oversee Net zero carbon strategies
Undertake or oversee Operational energy analysis
Contribute to Technical Excellence communities and support internal knowledge sharing
Mentor and train junior colleagues across technical delivery, consultancy skills, and project management
Candidate Requirements
Advanced experience in building performance modelling, including Part L, Part O, and thermal comfort assessments
Proven ability to lead sustainability workstreams and multidisciplinary project teams
Demonstrated experience in mentoring and training junior staff
Strong track record delivering environmental and wellbeing assessments
Whole life carbon assessment experience (One Click LCA desirable)
Experience supporting successful planning applications; knowledge of the Cardiff and London markets would be advantageous
If you are interested in this role or other opportunities within Sustainability and Energy, please contact Caitlin Richards for further information.
This is a permanent position.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
January 1, 2026
Job Type:
Consulting
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Company:
Penguin Recruitment
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