About the role:
- Task Management: Support project delivery by managing and completing assigned tasks under the guidance of senior team members.
- Project Sustainability Integration: Collaborate with project teams to integrate sustainability principles, strategies, and best practices into all phases of construction projects.
- BREEAM: Trained to assist in undertaking BREEAM assessments with a view to potentially becoming a BREEAM AP and Assessor.
- WELL/Fitwel Certification: Contribute to wellness certification processes from initiation through to completion, supporting lead assessors with a pathway to becoming a WELL AP or Fitwel Ambassador.
- Embodied Carbon: Support the team in producing Whole Life Carbon Assessments, BREEAM LCA’s and Carbon Optioneering Assessments.
- Circular Economy: Help develop Circular Economy Statements and strategies, promoting sustainable resource use.
- Sustainability Statements: Produce sustainability statements for submission to the local planning authority.
- Personal Development and Training: Enhance your knowledge of sustainability practices and industry certifications through continuous learning and professional development
- Collaboration: Provide support to and work collaboratively with other members of Scotch including MEP and acoustics.
About you:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., sustainability, environmental science, engineering, architecture). Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
- 1 year experience as a Graduate Sustainability Consultant (or similar), preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated interest in sustainability, with a focus on the built environment.
- Basic understanding and some experience with BREEAM, WELL, or other sustainability assessment frameworks (internships, projects, or coursework) is preferred but not required.
- Basic understanding of Embodied Carbon and/or Circular Economy principles is preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Eagerness to learn and develop professional skills in sustainability.
- Basic knowledge of UK sustainability (and relevant energy/carbon) policy frameworks and legislation, including The London Plan, is beneficial but not required.
- Experience in producing sustainability-related reports (academic or professional) is beneficial but not required.
Work Environment:
Our business culture is based on respect and support. It reflects the core values and principles that define our commitment to excellence in the fields of building engineering and sustainability, and to our people. Your role will require desk-based work, site visits, and attendance at in-person meetings. It involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, clients and FM teams. Your primary place of work will be the office but this can be a hybrid role to allow working from home.
