Associate Sustainability Consultant

Associate Sustainability Consultant Buildings 

London United Kingdom

Are you a proven sustainability consultant who wants to join an innovative team of sustainability professionals Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open collaborative and empowering culture Do you have a minimum of 5 years experience contributing to and delivering sustainable solutions on buildings projects as a qualified assessor

If this sounds like you or youre curious to learn more then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Sustainable Solutions team as our new Sustainability Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. 

Your new role

As our new Associate Sustainability Consultant you will drive the delivery of strategic sustainability consultancy on projects with our external clients as well as challenging projects internally to encourage the realistic sustainable outcomes. You will also support the Head of Sustainable Solutions in team management operations and driving the future growth of the team their impact on projects and the services delivered. 

Your key responsibilities will be:

Project Leadership and Delivery: Plan manage and delegate deliverables efficiently ensuring highquality outcomes. Strong project management skills are essential.  The Sustainable Solutions team are an integral part of multidisciplinary project delivery and work across all Buildings disciplines and crossmarket on energy transport and other sectors. A collaborative mindset is a key driver to success in this role. Your expertise will contribute to identifying sustainable opportunities for improvement and minimising the environmental impact of projects. 

Team leadership: You will have experience of leading a team of dedicated and passionate employees in the sustainability sector. Your communication skills will ensure team members are fully empowered to produce quality deliverables within the required timeframe. You will inspire a productive work environment and provide support to junior team members. You will report into the Head of Department and support them in ensuring whole team KPIs are achieved each month in line with company requirements. 

Service Line Delivery and Development: Demonstrate the ability to develop new service lines and expand existing services within the sustainability sphere.  Your strategic thinking and innovative approach will drive continuous improvement and value creation for our clients. You will be experienced in managing client relationships and developing new connections to enable us to deliver the best solutions possible. You will be involved in exciting projects and have the ability to support and mentor team members. 

Marketing and Thought Leadership: Support marketing efforts to raise the profile of the Sustainable Solutions team both internally and externally. Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through publications presentations and knowledge sharing sessions highlighting the impact of circular economy practices on the built environment. 

About you

• Relevant Qualifications and Experience: A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field within the Sustainable Building sector.  
• Building Experience: Experience working with both new and existing buildings across various use classes or typologies including commercial residential hotels leisure healthcare and industrial. Possess a good understanding of all elements of a building including structures facades services and finishes. This holistic perspective will enable you to provide valuable oversight of the design process and ensure the integration of circular economy principles across all building components.  
• Delivery experience: you will have delivered successful sustainability projects through certifications (BREEAM WELL LEED etc.) whole life carbon circular economy strategy setting and decarbonisation.  
• Technical Proficiency: The ability to read drawings and technical specifications is essential for interpreting design intent and ensuring compliance with sustainability goals throughout the project lifecycle. 

Personal Qualities for Success: 

• Collaborative Mindset: A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders fostering teamwork and mutual respect.  
• Initiative and Adaptability: The ability to take initiative adapt to changing priorities and overcome challenges with creativity and resilience. 
• Passion for Sustainability: A genuine passion for sustainability and a commitment to making a positive impact through your work. 

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues clients and projects
• The longterm thinking of a foundationowned company 
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• Remote working X days per week

Ready to join us

Please submit your application with your uptodate CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Rambolls supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you dont meet all the requirements we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 15/2/2025

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Do you have any questions

Contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Talia Burrell at

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. As a foundationowned people company founded in Denmark we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So thats where we start and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK with more than 1500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings Transport Environment & Health and Energy. In 2024 Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times list of Best Places to Work.

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Equality diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where when and how much you work. As a company Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance both in terms of individual wellbeing and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at with such requests.