Application Deadline: 31 December 2024

Department: Sustainability

Location: Manchester

Description

Title: Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant
Discipline: Sustainability
Location: Manchester (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

RLB are looking to strengthen our Sustainability team with a Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant. Our services include bespoke sustainability strategies, net zero carbon consultancy alongside certifications including BREEAM, SKA and WELL. This presents an opportunity to work across various projects and client accounts in the UK and Europe while offering an excellent platform to progress, with a very supportive and robust career development structure.

Role Responsibilities

Provide strategic sustainability consultancy, working with clients and colleagues internally to direct on strategic deliverables and grow strong client relationships.
Should have a holistic knowledge of sustainability and wider environmental, social and governance issues for both the built environment and wider corporations.
To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
To carry out assigned obligations efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.

Candidate Profile
Qualifications

Degree in sustainability or similar field
Ideally chartered or be a practitioner working towards chartership

Experience

Conduct project, strategic and technical delivery alongside client engagement
Be externally facing and the person should be proficient in driving forward projects and business development activity with an ability to identifying cross-selling opportunities
Previously employed by a consultancy or contractor in a similar role.
Strong experience in developing achievable sustainability, net zero carbon and / or ESG strategies
Experience of delivering BREEAM, LEED, WELL assessments
Strong experience of business development
Leading discussions with clients, writing compelling proposals and building relationships

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.

Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.

Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.

Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.

Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.

Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.

Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.

Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

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