Associate Sustainability Consultant

BDP (Building Design Partnership)

Mar 28

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Consulting
Sustainability
Manchester

AI generated summary

You need a sustainability qualification, design consultancy experience, project leadership skills, financial management ability, and a drive for business development to excel in this role.
You will support sustainability efforts, lead projects, mentor junior team members, deliver high-quality design outputs, provide technical guidance, attend industry events, engage with working groups, assist in bid writing, manage budgets, identify R&D opportunities, and contribute to policy development and communication strategies.

Requirements

A formal qualification in a sustainability/environmental management/built environment subject
Relevant experience working in the field of sustainability, with specific experience of sustainability design consultancy
The ability to take responsibility in leading and delivering projects, coordinating and managing input from more junior members of the team
Demonstrable evidence of developing sustainable design strategies in a built environment context
Experience in financial management, including forecasting and resourcing
Experience in work winning and business development
The drive to build capacity and expertise within the team and wider practice
Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Chartership with a relevant industry body
Exemplary written and spoken English, with experience of technical report writing

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Sustainability in developing, expanding and delivering BDP’s sustainability offering in the North, with a focus on net zero carbon, circular economy, embodied carbon and decarbonisation strategies
Deliver external presentations for business development and to raise the profile of the practice
Project leadership and mentorship of junior team members
Support the delivery of high-quality design focused outputs across a range of sectors, fostering connection between disciplines
Produce technical guidance and analysis to influence sustainability strategies (including leading workshops to help clients define their strategic sustainability brief)
Deliver, report and evaluate on project sustainability targets
Speak at industry events championing BDP as a sustainable practice
Represent BDP on industry working groups and positively engage with industry institutes to promote and share knowledge
Assist in bid writing and attending project interviews
Assist in project forecasting and budget management
Identify research and development opportunities to enable BDP to stay at the forefront of the sustainability agenda, engaging with BDP lab where relevant
The role will report directly to the Head of Sustainability and support them in the following additional activities:
Development and implementation of BDPs sustainability policies and strategy
ESG reporting, including performance against Science Based Targets
Managing and maintaining our ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certification
Development of communications plan for the practice, producing up to date marketing material on our sustainability activities and coordinating internal and external messaging to ensure the sustainability agenda is communicated effectively

FAQs

What locations will the Associate Sustainability Consultant primarily work out of?

The role is anticipated to be delivered primarily out of the Manchester Studio, but may also involve work in other locations within BDP's North Region.

BDP (Building Design Partnership)

We are an international, multidisciplinary practice of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists.

Real Estate

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1961

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BDP is a major international, interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists. We work closely with users, clients and the community to create special places for living, working, shopping, culture and learning across the world. Founded in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, UAE, India, Peru, Singapore USA, Canada and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors including health, education, workplace, retail, urbanism, heritage, housing, transport, leisure, public safety and energy utilities. We combine expertise across disciplines, locations, sectors and all major building types to deliver a truly integrated way of working — resulting in high quality, effective and inspiring built spaces.