About Pell Frischmann: Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work.
We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients.
We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach.
Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung.
RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany's coal mining industry.
RSBG SE's mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.
About the Role We are seeking a sustainability professional to join our growing sustainability team in our Manchester or Wakefield offices, with experience of sustainability consultancy.
The role will involve working with teams across all of our UK offices in order to liaise with clients and lead and coordinate the delivery of technical input.
As part of your role, you will be working with and supporting the Head of Sustainability to deliver and enhance the team's work.
You will lead the technical contribution to projects, whilst contributing to business development.
This position requires you to perform a variety of complex technical, professional and financial activities.
You will liaise with others advising on professional matters in connection with individual projects or project portfolios.
You will be proficient at developing long-term client relationships and securing new and repeat work.
As part of the day to day role you will manage medium projects or several small projects with complex features.
It is essential to fully understand the scope of projects and ensure all additional works above and beyond the contracted scope are documented as appropriate with the Client (for sign off and approval).
This forms part of you being a technical lead for sustainability while supporting the development of the team.
Using your own initiative and technical skills, you will support the wider (multi-disciplinary) project team through safe, efficient and effective delivery of tasks to deadlines.
This will ensure that the project remains within budget and to agreed standards.
You will be responsible for delivery of projects and tasks whilst acting under minimal supervision, therefore you will be expected to plan your own and other's work and time to meet given objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities As a Senior / Principal Sustainability Consultant, you will be required to work closely with technical disciplines within the organisation and clients to help them measure and improve their sustainability performance.
Although tasks may vary depending on projects and scope, youll typically need to carry out research and develop environment and sustainability assessments.
Duties will include: Collect and analyse data and produce reports to demonstrate your findings including presenting your findings to clients.
Provide advice on how clients can meet regulations laid out in environmental law and sustainability policies and guidelines.
Supporting the Head of Sustainability with implementation of the wider Sustainability Strategy and carrying out workshops and trainings.
Recommend technological innovations and explain the most cost-effective and beneficial routes to sustainability.
This could involve switching to alternative energy sources to lower energy costs, smarter water usage, reducing waste and lowering carbon emissions.
Assisting with communications (both internal and external) of our progress and achievements within Sustainability.
Use of carbon and sustainability tools.
Manage projects which involve identifying potential clients, preparing marketing materials, bid documents, and managing resources and budgets to deadline.
Implement project requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards.
Essential experience required Qualifications Relevant degree (Environment, Sustainability) Working towards professional qualifications and chartership Experience Senior 5yrs and Principal 8 years' experience working in a UK consultancy for private and public-sector developers and operators, on a range of development / infrastructure projects.
Experience of working within different sectors such as Commercial, Industrial, Retail and Residential Experience of carbon life cycle assessment, developing net zero carbon strategies and supporting organisational carbon footprinting.
Specialising in environmental design, energy efficiency and low carbon solutions within the built environment with experience from concept and planning stages through to completion.
Experience with LCA, WLCA and Circular Economy Assessments.
Experience in implementing circular economy principles across the project and delivery of associated reports such as SWMP, OWMP.
Skills Report writing Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A strong understanding of sustainability principles Strong analytical skills Experience in consulting Preferred knowledge/experience Previous experience of an engineering organisation Well versed in using LCA, WLCA tools Experience of carrying out energy assessments Experience in BREEAM/ LEED/ WELL AP Why Pell Frischmann?
We are one of the UKs most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals.
We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you'll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.
Well support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the governments Disability Confident Scheme.
Were happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.
In addition, you'll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below https://pellfrischmann.com/pell-frischmann-employee-benefits/