Sustainability Consultant

Are you a proven sustainability consultant, with experience delivering Embodied Carbon Calculations? Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Sustainability Team as our new Sustainability Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong track record of LCA who enjoys challenging the status quo of design and construction and guiding the way towards the UK’s net zero goals.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Delivering embodied carbon calculations, BREEAM and GLA compliant Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) at different stages of project design and construction
• Delivering Circular Economy Statements and circularity strategies
• Hosting workshops and presentations with clients, design teams, planners and developers
• Influencing design teams by providing appropriate sustainable material and procurement solutions to lower the impact of projects
• Contributing to internal tool development and research
• Preparing technical summary reports
• Supporting the training, development and growth of junior team members
• Managing project budgets, timeframes and deliverables to ensure high quality and profitable work

Your new team

You will be part of will be part of a growing, UK-wide Sustainability Team who are looking to make a positive impact on the environment through our work. While the role will involve nationwide projects, we work very closely together and have a very supportive and fun atmosphere within the team.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• A relevant degree and/or experience within the Sustainability and/or Building sector
• A strong track record of carrying out Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using accredited databases and tools for buildings and infrastructure projects to BREEAM and GLA standards
• A deep knowledge of LCA software such as OneClick LCA (e-tool or other equivalent software)
• An understanding of circular economy principles and experience applying these to projects
• Understanding of construction materials and manufacturing processes, their compatibility and construction build-ups
• Self-motivation, desire to take on responsibility
• Ability to work both in a team and individually
• Ability to manage own workload, project finances and meet project deadlines
• Report writing experience and communication skills for clients and internal teams
• Experience in Grasshopper scripting or coding is advantageous

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Deadline: 19/10/2024

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

Additional Information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.