Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Principal Consultant – LCA & Circular Economy
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £52,000 – £63,000
Overview
An established sustainability and engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the delivery of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Circular Economy projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of new build, refurbishment, and fit-out developments.
If you are an experienced consultant with a passion for sustainability, this position will allow you to take ownership of impactful projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and expanding sustainability team.
Benefits
A competitive benefits package, including:
- Salary: £52,000 – £63,000.
- Hybrid working model (up to 3 days working from home).
- Private healthcare coverage.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Support for professional memberships and certifications.
- Additional holiday incentives.
- Access to electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
Day-to-Day
Your typical day will involve:
- Collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver sustainability-focused solutions.
- Conducting detailed LCA and Embodied Carbon assessments using OneClick LCA.
- Preparing and presenting Circular Economy strategies and reports.
- Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to junior consultants.
- Staying updated on industry standards and best practices to ensure compliance and innovation.
Responsibilities
As a Principal Consultant, you will:
- Lead Whole Life Carbon and Embodied Carbon assessments using OneClick LCA.
- Deliver Circular Economy Statements and develop innovative strategies.
- Produce high-quality reports in line with BREEAM and GLA requirements.
- Advise project teams on carbon reduction opportunities and sustainable design strategies.
- Manage project delivery, including budgets and client relationships, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
- Mentor and support junior consultants, fostering their professional growth.
- Contribute to business development efforts, including preparing proposals and expanding service offerings.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you will need:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in LCA, Embodied Carbon, or Circular Economy consultancy.
- Proficiency in using OneClick LCA software.
- Demonstrated experience delivering BREEAM and GLA-compliant assessments.
- A strong understanding of RICS, LETI, UKGBC, and Net Zero Carbon guidance.
- Excellent project management and client-facing skills.
- A relevant degree in Sustainability, Engineering, or a related discipline.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the field of sustainability, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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