Sustainability Graduate or Consultant

Focus are committed to a sustainable future for the Built Environment. We provide a single point of service for our clients, delivering excellence in economic development, construction, and sustainability. We employ a talented workforce of 60 people across our offices in Nottingham, London, Leicester, and Newark and Focus will be a Net Zero Carbon consultancy in operation by 2026. Our core services comprise: CREATE Funding, Business Planning, Economic Development, Research and Evaluation DELIVER Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying ASSESS Sustainability & Environment, Building Physics, Carbon, Compliance, Planning Support and Performance Testing With a long track record in delivery of Sustainability and Compliance services the Focus ASSESS team continues to grow. We are looking to recruit a Sustainability professional to join our established ASSESS team supporting project work in the disciplines of Sustainability and Environment, and Carbon. We invite applications at both a Graduate level and from more experienced practitioners in the field; the main responsibilities are set out below. Responsibilities: · Primarily, Environmental Assessment Methods services (BREEAM, DREAM, HQM, Fitwel etc) · Supporting Energy and sustainability strategy services · Post Occupancy Evaluation · Low and Zero Carbon specification advice · Travel Plan and coordinator services · Life Cycle Assessments - whole life carbon and embodied carbon · Net Zero Carbon pathway advice · Circular Economy Assessments · Carbon footprint and offsetting advice services · Environmental Product Declarations · Corporate GHG emissions reduction advice (GHG Protocol, PAS 2060 etc.) Your attributes/skills: · Prior experience of Environmental Assessment Methods (EAM) would be beneficial. · A relevant qualification/accreditation such as BREEAM Assessor welcome, but full training is provided. · Experience of working within the field of sustainability would be advantage. · The role is technical so requires high attention to detail and strong analytical skills. · A genuine customer focused individual with excellent verbal communication skills · Ability to communicate complex and technical information succinctly and effectively in writing · Naturally, in a consultancy, communication is key at all levels. · We offer solutions to challenges, so bring enthusiasm and genuine passion for the environment to the role. · Be driven to succeed - we encourage individual ambition to meet personal goals. · Be keen to learn and be challenged. · Full, clean driving license preferred. What We Offer: · With 60 staff at Focus, it’s all about the people; our staff are our greatest asset. · We therefore offer a structured career path with training and formal qualifications support. · Over 20 years’ experience of successful operation in the field of Sustainability to access. · Focus has an influential role and have assisted with shaping innovation for industry. · A broad a varied client base whom we provide leading edge advice to in this sector. · It’s a friendly, inclusive and collaborative working environment; everyone has a voice and can bring ideas. · A flexible home working policy. · Opportunities to work across the various discipline boundaries to support development. · Enviable record in successfully mentoring candidates through Professional Qualifications. · Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, and discretionary performance bonus. · 25 days’ holiday, increasing with service plus public holidays. Staff Benefits: including car allowance, Life Assurance, wellbeing package and holiday purchase scheme · Contributory pension scheme. · Professional subscriptions. · Staff socials and supported volunteering / charitable opportunities. · Easily accessible office with good public transport links and free parking. This post is open to applications from both Graduates and more experienced practitioners in this field. We welcome applications from those looking to grow into a consultant role within a supportive environment, plus interested individuals already at the Consultant grade. Salary would be commensurate to reflect the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. As a discipline that continues to grow, the above post represents an exceptional opportunity for the right person to advance their expertise further within the field. Significant career opportunities exist within the Focus ASSESS Team and across the wider business