Senior Sustainability Consultant

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior Sustainability Design to join our team.

What does the role involve?

As our Senior Sustainability Design you will support the delivery of a wide variety of projects within a multidisciplinary design team for several key clients. This will cover building sustainability and energy aspects from project feasibility through to detailed design and construction support, as well as post occupancy building performance studies.

Key duties will include:

Project Delivery

• Undertaking studies of energy regulation compliance and HVAC systems design.


• Engaging with wider team members at concept design stage to drive sustainability outcomes.


• Coordinating with Project Managers the programme and information required for dynamic modelling and energy studies for individual projects.


• Recommending and implementing improvements to design solutions and processes, and sharing via the knowledge management channels.


• Working closely with the Building Services team to establish scope of services and model building performance for actual energy.


• Assisting the Building Services team in novation of new technologies.

• Managing time allocation in execution of projects.


• Demonstrating commercial awareness in recognising risks and opportunities arising during project execution.

• Undertaking client facing role at appropriate levels within client organisation that builds long lasting client relationships.


• Supporting and driving out behaviours that support excellent CRM.

A multi\-disciplined buildings background. Ideally supported by a degree in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Building Physics. You'll have Dynamic modelling skills, IES VE is preferable. Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Part L and Part F and experience of design and sustainability strategies of building projects, for example HVAC systems optimisation, thermal comfort and passive design strategies.

You'll have intermediate to advanced skills in CAD packages, preferably AutoCAD and Revit, a client focused attitude with the ability to represent Sweco in discussions with, and in giving presentations to, clients design and contracting teams.

Familiarity with BREEAM / HQM / Code for Sustainable Homes / LEED / WELL is desirable along with knowledge of actual building performance and building optimisation platforms. Ability to carry out energy audits for ESOS, ISO 50001 and Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) and Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) studies would also be beneficial.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers

More about us …….

*Approachable and committed people are the core of our business. Serving our clients in challenging projects is part of our daily work.*

Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our architects, engineers and other specialists, we co\-create solutions to address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.swecogroup.com.

http://www.sweco.co.uk

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)


• Competitive pension contribution


• Life Assurance


• Private Medical Insurance


• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme


• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)


• Cycle2Work Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)


• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)


• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme


• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity \& Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work \- we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant \- Our Commitments \| Sweco UK.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB\_Function\-HR\-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

• Name


• The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)


• The position title


• Requisition/vacancy number

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK\&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non\-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

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