Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive starting salary

About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping a net-zero, climate-resilient future? At Stantec, we’re not just talking about sustainability, we’re delivering it. Join our growing team and help drive innovative, high-impact strategies across some of the UK’s most exciting projects. From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we’re proud to be shaping the approach organisations take to decarbonisation and a net-zero future. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior to Principal Consultant to join our Benchmarking team, focused on developing sustainability strategies and driving a sustainable, net-zero future.

This role offers the opportunity to develop our growing sustainability offering locally as part of a wider UK team. You will proactively support the development of local services in response to evolving national and local legislative drivers. Your key responsibilities will include leading the delivery of BREEAM projects; preparing Energy & Sustainability Statements and LCC/LCA assessments; managing your own workload to meet project deadlines; reviewing project details and developing sustainability targets; assessing project documentation against targets and providing feedback; maintaining project evidence trackers; communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external teams; producing advisory reports for clients and project teams; and attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets.

About Stantec
As a global design leader with over 32,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes, from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment helps the communities we serve thrive and enriches the growth and experience of our people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is agile and influential, creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking and ensures everyone’s ideas are heard. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we are uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer
Inspiring and supportive colleagues
Recognition for hard work and career progression
Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
Competitive starting salary
Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity
Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly. We consider all applications individually based on qualifications and knowledge without regard to any protected characteristics. We encourage applicants to inform us of any physical or neurodiverse conditions so that reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure a fair selection, assessment, and employment experience.

Experience
- Proven track record of project delivery
- Experience leading BREEAM projects
- Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable)
- LCA experience (OneClick LCA preferable)
- Experience developing and managing others
- Emerging business development and sales skills
- Strong business development experience

About You
- Ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
- Thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment
- Client relationship management skills
- Naturally proactive and able to support service development in response to legislative drivers

Qualifications
- Relevant degree such as BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher
- Qualified BREEAM Assessor
- Background in building physics, environmental design, environmental science or sustainability-related disciplines
- Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques
- Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability legislation
- Knowledge of or technical ability in building services related disciplines