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Graduate Smart Energy and Sustainability Consultant (Benchmarking) - Bristol

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Hydrock

Jun 27, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sustainability
  • Bristol

Requirements

  • Hold a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher.
  • A passion for innovation and problem solving.
  • Humility, self-motivation and enthusiasm.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
  • An understanding of the construction industry and built environment.
  • We are also keen to know if you can offer any of these attributes:
  • Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable) and LCA experience (Oneclick preferable)
  • Additional languages that you are fluent or able to apply professionally, as well as English.
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Also, any academic knowledge of:
  • Building physics/environmental design, environmental science or sustainability-related disciplines.
  • Building performance modelling techniques
  • Planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability legislation.
  • or technical ability in building services related disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the delivery of BREEAM projects, with support from a senior member of the team.
  • Part L and Energy Strategies
  • Life Cycle assessments
  • Managing own workload to meet project deadlines.
  • Reviewing project details and developing targets for sustainability.
  • Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assess this against the project’s targets and provide feedback or follow-up.
  • Setup and maintain projects via the project evidence tracker.
  • Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members.
  • Producing reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams.
  • Attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets.
  • Reviewing the performance of designated projects on a monthly basis and update the team’s project tracker with progress information.
  • Assisting in preparing bids and proposals for new work.
  • Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practice and processes.
  • Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and distributing actions.
  • Completing relevant training to become certified as a BREEAM assessor / AP.

FAQs

What does the Graduate Smart Energy and Sustainability Consultant role involve?

The role involves assisting in the delivery of BREEAM projects, managing workload to meet project deadlines, conducting life cycle assessments, reviewing project details to develop sustainability targets, and producing reports for clients. The consultant will also be attending site visits, preparing bids, and completing training to become certified as a BREEAM assessor/AP.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must hold a relevant degree, such as a BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons), or an equivalent/higher qualification.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include excellent communication, presentation and writing abilities, a passion for innovation and problem solving, as well as an understanding of the construction industry and built environment.

Is previous experience in Part L modelling or LCA required?

While previous experience in Part L modelling (preferably using TAS) and LCA experience (preferably using Oneclick) is desirable, it is not explicitly stated as a requirement for the position.

Will the Graduate Consultant have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role includes opportunities for professional development, such as completing relevant training to become certified as a BREEAM assessor/AP.

What personal attributes are valued for this position?

Valued personal attributes include humility, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn and engage with skills networks to exchange best practices.

Is a driving license necessary for this role?

Yes, having a full UK driving license is mentioned as one of the desired attributes for candidates.

What kind of projects will the consultant be involved with?

The consultant will be involved with a variety of projects related to decarbonisation and achieving net-zero goals, working with local authorities, universities, masterplan developers, and asset managers.

Are there specific academic knowledge areas that would be beneficial for the role?

Yes, academic knowledge in areas such as building physics/environmental design, environmental science or sustainability-related disciplines, building performance modelling techniques, and planning or environmental impact assessments would be beneficial.

Will the consultant be expected to communicate with both internal and external teams?

Yes, the consultant will be responsible for communicating sustainability requirements to both internal and external team members throughout the project lifecycle.

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Hydrock

Hydrock is a national multi-disciplinary engineering, energy and sustainability consultancy.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hydrock is a British owned integrated engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy.We're passionate about three things: creating high-performing buildings and infrastructure; unlocking complex sites; and being a great place to work. We bring buildings to life so people can enjoy them, and we make developments viable to transform our environment and infrastructure.We are known for both our dynamic and entrepreneurial approach to business and our technical excellence. We are also industry leading in the commitment we make to the wellbeing and motivation of our most valuable asset – our people.The capability, enthusiasm and integrity of our people is at the heart of the business. We take pride in working with our clients to achieve outstanding results and we create a real sense of shared purpose within our business. This is what makes Hydrock a great place to work, reflected by being listed in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For survey for the last eight consecutive years. From a UK-wide office network, operating across all sectors, we deliver a blend of engineering design skills from structural and building services engineering, to civils and infrastructure design, to site investigations and geotechnical design, through to transport and highways design. Within our business, we have many specialist skills including fire engineering, acoustic design, flood risk assessments, and micro-simulation modelling, and we have a specialist nuclear consultancy business shaping safety and environmental standards in the nuclear sector. Hydrock is a growing business offering our people challenging and interesting work and a family-oriented, healthy work/life balance. We’re always keen to hear from exceptional people who can help us drive our business forward.