Sustainability Consultancy jobs and careers

A career in Sustainability Consulting is rewarding and you are likely to be involved in multiple projects across multiple clients. You will need to have strong project management skills and due diligence, as you may be working on multiple projects and your work is likely to involve a range of technologies. Each day should be different, which means this is a role of constant progression and it may evolve constantly with the worlds around you.

Working for a consultancy, you will be working closely with clients, to ensure they improve the sustainability aspects of their projects. Typically, you will be involved with and are considering the local eco-systems, communities, compliance, environmental legislations, energy waste, energy improvements and energy performance.

Sustainability Consultant (Technical, Power Systems, Engineering, Low Carbon, Energy Management)
EIA Project Manager
Commercial Manager
Ecologist

Director of Department
Head of Department
Principal Consultant
Senior Consultant

This often comes down to speciality, location, experience, and whether you pursued a masters.

On an Entry-level, you may earn between £25k – £32k.

The salaries of Mid-level Engineers normally sit between £35k and £50k.

Seniors normally earn between £45k and £65k.

Principal Engineers normally earn around £65k and £80k.

On a Head of Department level, salaries are £80k +.

The following technologies and skills often appear on job descriptions:

• SECR and ESOS.
• Energy performance recommendations (onshore, offshore & marine).
• Carbon footprinting.
• Presentations to internal, external stakeholders and clients.
• Carbon emissions.
• Business Development.
• Preparing bid documentation.

Clients often look for candidates to hold a Bsc in Product Design, Mathematics, Physics, Renewable Energy Engineering or Computer Science. Otherwise, they may look for candidates who have undertaken an apprenticeship related to the field. A technical background, either academic or industry-related is normally necessary to secure a role in this field.