Principal Sustainability Consultant

OverviewPLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITYWe are working with a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Principal Sustainability Consultant to join their growing sustainability team in Cardiff. This is a senior, client-facing role offering the opportunity to lead complex projects across the built environment and play a key role in shaping sustainability strategy and delivery.RoleThis is a varied and influential position suited to an experienced sustainability professional who enjoys combining technical leadership with project and team management. The successful candidate will take ownership of sustainability delivery on medium to large-scale projects across all RIBA stages, while also supporting wider team development.Key responsibilitiesActing as Sustainability Discipline Project Lead on medium to large projects, including supporting outline and detailed planning submissionsLeading sustainability workstreams on major projects, supporting senior leadership on deliveryDeveloping and coordinating project programmes and resource plansLeading client and design team workshops, clearly communicating technical and strategic sustainability adviceDelegating, managing, and reviewing technical work produced by junior team membersDelivering and overseeing a range of technical sustainability assessments, including:Energy performance modelling (Part L, Part O, thermal comfort, operational energy)BREEAM and other environmental and wellbeing certifications (e.g. HQM, WELL)Energy strategies to support planning and design developmentWhole life carbon assessments and Net Zero carbon strategiesContributing to internal technical excellence initiatives to maintain industry-leading capabilityMentoring and developing junior consultants in technical delivery and project managementRequired Experience & Core CompetenciesApplicants are not expected to cover every area below, but should demonstrate depth in key focus areas and a willingness to broaden expertise.Essential experience includes:Energy and building performance consultancy, including advanced simulation workBuilding Regulations Part L (Elmhurst and/or IES)Part O and thermal comfort assessmentsProven experience leading projects and managing resourcesExperience mentoring and developing junior consultantsDelivery of environmental and wellbeing certifications (e.g. BREEAM, HQM, WELL) at design and post-construction stagesWhole life carbon assessments, ideally using platforms such as One Click LCAExperience supporting successful planning applications and working with local authoritiesDesirable ExperienceOperational energy modelling (e.g. CIBSE TM54, NABERS UK, Passivhaus / PHPP)Development of holistic sustainability strategies and implementation plansEnvironmental impact assessment related to climate change and carbonCircular economy statementsFee proposal developmentLine management experienceAbout YouCurrently operating at Principal level (or equivalent) within sustainability consultancyDegree-qualified in a relevant discipline with a strong technical foundationProfessionally registered and working towards Chartership (Chartership advantageous)Confident leading workshops and engaging with multidisciplinary design teamsStrong communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented approachMotivated by delivering genuinely impactful sustainability outcomesThis role offers the opportunity to join a respected consultancy at the forefront ofTO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS #J-18808-Ljbffr