Graduate Smart Energy and Sustainability Consultant - Edinburgh

Hydrock

May 23, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Consulting
Sustainability
Edinburgh

Requirements

Hold a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher.
Humility, self-motivation and enthusiasm.
Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
An understanding of the construction industry and built environment.
Ability to commute to office on regular basis
We are also keen to know if you can offer any of these attributes:
Additional languages that you are fluent or able to apply professionally, as well as English.
Full UK Driving Licence
Also, any academic knowledge of:
Environmental design, environmental science or sustainability-related disciplines.
Building industry, sustainability and/or material science.
Electrical design, micro-grids and/or DNO engagement
Planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability legislation.
Technical ability in environmental-related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Our work includes:
Net-zero carbon studies at project and master planning levels
Planning application support documents including energy strategy and environmental assessments
Climate change studies
ESG strategy
Life-Cycle Carbon and Cost Analyses (LCCA)
Renewable energy development
Electrical generation, storage and distribution
What you will learn with us:
Carbon verification, validation and auditing.
Contributing to the delivery of key projects, with support from senior team members.
Reviewing project details and developing appropriate sustainability targets.
Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assess this against the project’s targets and provide feedback or follow-up.
Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members.
Preparation of reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams, or in support of planning applications with support from senior team members.
Managing own workload to meet project deadlines.
Reviewing the performance of designated projects on a monthly basis and update the team’s project tracker with progress information.
Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practice and processes.
Arrange meetings, take minutes and distribute actions.
Attending and contributing to project team meetings.
Completing relevant training to become qualified to deliver carbon consultancy advisory services/.
Developing commercial awareness by assisting with preparation of proposals/tenders for new work.

FAQs

What is the focus of the Smart Energy and Sustainability Division?

The Smart Energy and Sustainability Division works with various organizations to shape their approach towards decarbonization and achieving a net-zero future.

Who are some of the clients that the Graduate Smart Energy and Sustainability Consultant will work with?

The consultant will work with a range of clients including local authorities, universities, masterplan developers, and asset managers.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the Graduate Smart Energy and Sustainability Consultant?

Some key responsibilities include advising clients on decarbonization strategies, developing sustainable energy solutions, and contributing to shaping organizations' approach to sustainability.

What are the opportunities for growth and development in this role?

This role offers the opportunity to work on influential projects in the smart energy and sustainability sector, gaining valuable experience and knowledge to further one's career in this field.

What skills and qualifications are required for this role?

Strong analytical skills, a background in sustainability or related fields, and a passion for driving positive change are key qualifications for this role as a Graduate Smart Energy and Sustainability Consultant.

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.