Location
London, based at Great Suffolk Yard office

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary with bonus schemes and enhanced pension plan

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 are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future. We are looking for an enthusiastic Sustainability Consultant to join our Benchmarking team in London. This role is well suited to someone with experience in building performance and IES modelling, who is keen to broaden their skills and progress their career within sustainability consultancy. This is an opportunity to develop our growing sustainability offering locally, as part of the wider UK team. You will be naturally proactive and help support the development of the local service offering in response to evolving national and local legislative drivers. Your key responsibilities include preparing Sustainability and Energy Statements in support of planning and compliance; undertaking Building Regulations Part L assessments using IES; carrying out dynamic thermal modelling including thermal comfort and overheating risk assessments; supporting Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments and Circular Economy statements; supporting Climate Change Adaptation and resilience studies; managing your own workload to meet agreed project deadlines and quality standards; reviewing project information and helping to develop sustainability targets; reviewing documentation provided by project teams and assessing it against agreed targets; setting up and maintaining projects using sustainability evidence trackers; communicating sustainability requirements clearly to internal and external team members; producing concise, high-quality reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams; and attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets.

Why Join Us?
Our core values unite us as a firm. We put people first by listening to and designing for the distinct needs of our clients and communities. We prioritise safety and define fulfilling careers for our people, helping them set and surpass their goals. We are driven to achieve and have been named in the top 50 companies to work for by Glassdoor 2025 and recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. We do what is right by providing industry-leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions, and a professional progression plan supporting you to become chartered. We foster a supportive and collaborative team environment and a wider Employee Resource Group network. We are on an exciting growth journey across the UK and want you to be part of it. Our great benefits include private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, flexible working with a hybrid approach (3 days in office per week), and more.

About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective solutions, translating clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, focusing on clean growth, economic transformation, and future community needs. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and building an inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent.

Experience
Experience in building performance and IES VE modelling. Knowledge of Whole Life Carbon modelling including tools such as OneClick LCA. Experience with Building Regulations Part L assessments and dynamic thermal modelling. Familiarity with sustainability targets and reporting.

About you
Proactive and enthusiastic with a passion for sustainability and climate resilience. Strong communication skills to clearly convey sustainability requirements to internal and external teams. Ability to manage workload to meet deadlines and quality standards. Collaborative team player keen to develop within a growing consultancy environment.

Qualifications
A relevant degree such as BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher in building physics, environmental design, environmental science, or sustainability-related disciplines. Knowledge of planning policy, environmental assessments, and sustainability legislation. Understanding of the London Plan energy and carbon requirements, planning requirements for energy strategies, and GLA or planning submissions. Familiarity with SAP, SBEM, BREEAM, and operational energy modelling. Desirable knowledge of LEED, Design for Performance, or NABERS. Commitment to professional development with support towards chartership.