Job Title: Sustainability Consultant - BREEAM

Job Location: Glasgow

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Annual Salary: Up to £42,000 (DoE)

Client Overview

Our client is a global environmental design consultancy and building services engineering firm, recognised for its leadership in high‑performance, sustainable design across the built environment. Their mission is to create buildings that tread more lightly on the planet while delivering exceptional comfort, efficiency, and long‑term value for clients.

With a reputation for innovation, they integrate environmental design, building services engineering, lighting design, fire engineering, carbon management, and sustainability benchmarking into a seamless, interdisciplinary practice. Their teams combine technical expertise with creativity, helping clients meet ambitious goals around energy efficiency, water conservation, thermal and visual comfort, and carbon reduction.

Role Overview

As a Sustainability Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality sustainability assessments for a diverse range of UK projects. You’ll advise design teams across multiple sectors, guiding them through certification pathways and supporting the integration of sustainable principles throughout the project lifecycle.

Your work will directly contribute to improving building performance, reducing environmental impact, and driving meaningful change within the built environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead BREEAM assessments from early design through to post-construction stages
• Provide clear sustainability guidance to clients, architects, and engineering teams
• Coordinate evidence collection and manage project documentation
• Produce high-quality reports and certification submissions
• Support wider sustainability initiatives including net-zero carbon strategies, environmental modelling, and related assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate best-practice design measures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in sustainability, environmental design, architecture, or a related field
• Qualified BREEAM Assessor (New Construction or RFO)
• Experience working in the built environment sector
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and certification processes
• Excellent organisational and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with other sustainability standards (LEED, WELL, HQM, etc.)
• Knowledge of wider environmental analysis tools or methodologies
• Background in building services engineering, environmental consulting, or architectural sustainability
• Passion for sustainable design and environmental performance,
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence project outcomes.

Benefits

• Up to £42,000 per annum (DoE)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible/Hybrid working options
• Company Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Ongoing professional development and training.

Next Steps

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV or reach out to Lusona Consultancy for a confidential conversation.

If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you’re exploring new opportunities, we would be happy to assist you in finding the perfect match.