Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. This role is for an Associate/Associate Director Sustainability Consultant to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions on high-profile projects and major frameworks as part of a growing national team based in the London office. The Building Performance team provides energy, carbon, and holistic sustainability advice within the Built Environment, coordinating multi-disciplinary projects and delivering sustainability and energy master planning for urban and semi-rural developments. You will lead sustainability efforts, acting as the sustainability lead on diverse projects, developing approaches across significant portfolios and frameworks, and helping to grow the team’s offering nationally. This client-facing role involves translating client sustainability aspirations into practical delivery models, coordinating design teams, identifying cross-selling opportunities, supporting recruitment and staff development, and preparing high-quality reports. You will also apply current and emerging UK sustainability legislation to project solutions and contribute to business development activities including client meetings and industry events.

About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with over 72,800 passionate people globally and more than 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland. We are dedicated to creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We offer a hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and modern offices for collaboration. Our inclusive culture supports diversity and belonging, with employee resource groups and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including virtual GP services, gym membership discounts, menopause support, and flexible working arrangements. We invest in your development through training, mentoring, and support for professional Chartership.

Experience
- Proven experience as a sustainability consultant leading sustainability assessments and delivering multiple certification assessments.
- Strong understanding of Net Zero, Low Carbon Design, and sustainable materials.
- Experience driving design teams to maximise sustainability and encouraging behavioural change.
- Knowledge of construction processes and implications for sustainable design.
- Familiarity with BREEAM, LEED, WELL, NABERS, and other environmental assessment methodologies.
- Understanding of thermal modelling, low carbon energy strategies, and current UK planning policies related to sustainability and Net Zero targets.
- Experience supporting business development, bidding, and client relationship management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex technical and non-technical information effectively.
- Ability to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants.

About you
You are a sustainability champion and driver of innovation and best practice, able to lead and inspire teams and clients. You have strong commercial acumen and are comfortable working in a client-facing role. You are motivated to grow the team and contribute to WSP’s national Building Performance Network. You embrace diversity and inclusion and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications
- Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, sustainability, or a related subject.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution and either Chartered status or working towards it (engineer, scientist, or environmentalist).