Senior Sustainability Consultant

AECOM

Senior Sustainability Consultant in AECOM's Sustainability & Decarbonisation Advisory team. Focused on delivering sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients in the UK.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing sustainability and decarbonisation strategies, with a strong focus on assessment certification schemes such as BREEAM and DREAM. Proficient in conducting Whole Life Cycle Assessments (WLCAs) using OneClick LCA, while effectively communicating with clients and mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sustainability Strategy DevelopmentWhole Life Cycle Assessment (WLCA)BREEAM CertificationDREAM CertificationNumerical and Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Whole Life Cycle Assessment (WLCA)Sustainability Strategy DevelopmentCarbon Reduction StrategiesBREEAM CertificationDREAM Certification

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailMethodical Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

OneClick LCA

Industry Keywords

Building DesignConstruction ProcessSustainabilityDecarbonisationProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting clients to develop and understand their sustainability & decarbonisation requirements
Developing, delivering, and reviewing whole life carbon reduction strategies
Liaising directly with clients and designers to develop sustainability & decarbonisation strategies
Delivery of assessment certification schemes such as BREEAM and DREAM
Supporting project management and programming
Supporting work winning through the bidding process
Mentoring of junior staff where suitable to help upskilling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good knowledge of the building design and construction process
Experience of undertaking WLCAs using OneClick LCA
Experience with assessment certification schemes especially BREEAM and DREAM
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Health insurance
Company-wide events
Pension scheme