Sustainability Consultant

August 20, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

City: Reading, Berkshire

State: Berkshire; South East England; England

Company: Mattinson Partnership

Job Overview

A leading consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Reading or Bournmouth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability work across a wide range of sectors and projects.

The successful candidate will join a national sustainability group known for its innovative, practical, and forward-thinking approach to sustainable development in the built environment. The team works across all phases of design and construction, delivering strategies that enhance environmental performance and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop holistic sustainability strategies for building and infrastructure projects.
  • Deliver technical modelling and assessments, including:
  • Energy modelling using IES VE
  • Embodied and whole life carbon assessments using One Click LCA
  • Circular economy evaluations
  • Building performance simulations (operational energy, overheating, etc.)
  • Advise clients on energy and sustainability strategies for both new and existing developments.
  • Contribute to research and innovation initiatives within the technical team.
  • Engage in industry research, author guidance documents, and support thought leadership efforts.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge in several of the following areas:

  • Energy modelling experience using IES VE , and other building performance tools (e.g., ApacheHVAC, Part L compliance, NABERS, Passivhaus)
  • Environmental certification schemes (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, Fitwel)
  • Preparation of sustainability-related planning documents (e.g., energy strategies, sustainability statements, whole life carbon assessments)
  • Environmental Impact Assessments with a focus on climate resilience and carbon emissions
  • Whole life carbon and embodied carbon experience using One Click LCA
  • Net zero carbon strategies and circular economy consulting
  • Relevant experience in the built environment sector, preferably in sustainability or engineering consultancy
  • Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field

This opportunity offers a generous package and extensive benefits. There are multiple routes for progression, made possible through support and training, helping to develop you in your career.

If this is of interest send a message to Ethan Williams on linkedIn or reach out on 02079602589/ ejw@mattinsonpartnership.com.