Sustainability Consultant / Senior Sustainability Consultant - LCA & Circular Economy
Twin&Earth - company objectives, vision and values
Twin&Earth is an independent engineering and sustainability consultancy that provides tailored advice to our clients to deliver practical, well-engineered sustainable solutions. Twin&Earth’s mission is to deliver comprehensive, cost effective and innovative advice to our clients which is underpinned by sound knowledge of engineering and sustainable design, and which results in buildings, products and organisations that operate with a lower environmental impact.
The business’s success is underpinned by the creativity, enthusiasm, knowledge and hard work of our staff who are at the centre of everything we do. Whilst we aim to deliver exceptional consultancy advice to our clients, we also actively promote innovation, imagination and new ways of working to ensure we’re always one step ahead. We promote a flat management structure, ensuring that staff have a true sense of ownership and feel a shared responsibility to our clients and the business. Whilst we work hard, we also provide a flexible and caring environment for our staff and support all members of staff to develop their professional knowledge and skills, whether technical, managerial or commercial.
Role - general description
The role will mainly focus on providing consultancy services relating to Life Cycle Assessment (Embodied Carbon) and Circular Economy Strategies. Projects will include both new build and refurbished schemes. As part of your role, you will be leading the delivery of projects and helping to train and upskill the team in LCA and Circular Economy strategies and assessment techniques. The role will require in-depth technical knowledge of LCA tools including OneClickLCA and Circular Economy Strategies for new and refurbishment projects, in addition to exemplar interpersonal, organisational and management skills. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the development of the business through involvement in writing fee proposals, attending project interviews, and fostering business relationships with both existing and new clients.
Responsibilities - General
Agree level of service and project outputs with your line manager for each project, including understanding the scope, timescales and target profitability of each project.
Attend project meetings as required and present findings / progress reports.
Oversight of projects including resourcing, project delivery, project team, client communications and project budget.
Develop project proposals and attend project interviews and presentations as required.
Report to Twin&Earth’s management team on costs and progress.
Support, assist and deputise to other members of Twin&Earth as workload and/or circumstances require.
Manage and mentor more junior members of staff and ensure that Twin&Earth’s sustainability ethos is maintained across the team.
Maintain excellent client and team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities where appropriate with existing and new clients.
Champion sustainability on behalf of Twin&Earth through active participation in relevant industry groups, development and/or coordination of thought pieces and presentations to the wider industry.
Responsibilities - Technical
The successful candidate is expected to have sufficient knowledge and project experience of Life Cycle Assessment and Circular Economy Strategies for new and refurbished buildings. Technical responsibilities will include the following:
Calculation of embodied carbon and whole life carbon using OneClickLCA.
Development of Circular Economy strategies.
Provide advice to project teams and run workshops to explore opportunities to reduce embodied carbon and material use.
Reporting in line with BREEAM and GLA reporting guidance for LCA and Circular Economy.
Maintain knowledge of low carbon technologies and design strategies with a particular focus on (Net) Zero Carbon.
Have oversight of LCA assessments and Circular Economy work undertaken by more junior members of staff including developing and adopting robust QA procedures, QA of project models and studies.
Develop technical reports and produce calculations in line with project needs.
Ensure continuous improvement and application of the latest thinking and innovations relating to sustainable design and operation of buildings.
Development of standards and assessment procedures to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of Twin&Earth’s services.
Qualifications/experience/skills
The individual undertaking this role is expected to have the following skills:
Have a relevant science or engineering degree.
At least 2 years’ experience (Consultant level) or 4 years’ experience (Senior level) in a related role.
Working knowledge and experience of using OneClickLCA
Knowledge and experience of BREEAM and GLA reporting requirements for Embodied Carbon and Circular Economy Statements
Good understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape relating to sustainable buildings and building energy in the UK.
Good experience of front line (face to face) delivery to customers.
Clear communicator - comfortable with presenting to an audience (both written and verbally) on both technical and non-technical matters.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, independently, and as a team member or leader.
Good experience of analysing complex data.
Highly motivated, customer focused and willing to take on new challenges.
Ability to prepare and deliver compelling proposals, both in writing and in interview situations.
Ability to contribute to effective team working and the achievement of collective objectives.
Desirable skills/qualifications:
One Click LCA training
Track record in GLA submission for WLC & CE spreadsheets
How to apply
Please send CVs to joinus@twinearth.co.uk
Office Location:
London (Hybrid)