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Overview
Our Programme Management, Sustainability & Advisory (PMSA) Practice helps clients establish, transform and deliver complex programmes and projects, portfolios and organisations across the built environment.
Working across public and private sector clients, we support major buildings and places, property, estates, capital investment and transformation programmes. Our work spans programme and portfolio management, assurance and compliance, business transformation, organisational performance, sustainability, decarbonisation, environmental certification, asset management and strategic advisory services.
We combine practical programme delivery expertise with consulting and advisory capability, helping clients solve complex challenges, improve performance and achieve better outcomes for the people and communities they serve.
As a growing and ambitious team, we bring together programme managers, PMO professionals, sustainability specialists, advisory consultants, transformation experts and digital practitioners. We offer our people the opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes, develop new skills and play a meaningful role in shaping both client outcomes and the growth of our business.
Your role
- We are seeking a Sustainability Certification Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our growing Programme Management, Sustainability & Advisory team.
- This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in environmental certification, sustainability advisory and sustainable buildings who wants to work across a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects.
- Our work includes environmental certification schemes such as BREEAM, WELL, NABERS, HQM and other sustainability frameworks, alongside broader sustainability advisory services including net zero carbon, whole-life carbon, retrofit, resilience and decarbonisation.
- We recognise that no candidate will possess expertise across every discipline. We are looking for individuals who bring strengths in environmental certification and sustainability advisory and are motivated to continue developing across the wider sustainability landscape.
- You will help clients deliver meaningful sustainability outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes.
- Working alongside clients, design teams and project stakeholders, you will lead and support environmental certification activities, providing practical advice to help projects achieve their sustainability ambitions while balancing operational, commercial and technical requirements.
- Depending on your experience and interests, you may support environmental certification schemes such as BREEAM, WELL, NABERS or HQM, develop sustainability strategies, contribute to net zero and decarbonisation initiatives, advise on building performance and whole-life carbon, or support wider sustainability and resilience programmes.
- You will build trusted client relationships, facilitate workshops and technical discussions, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and produce high-quality technical outputs and recommendations.
- You will also contribute to business development activities, support bids and proposals, help develop new service offerings, and play an active role in the growth of the Programme Management, Sustainability & Advisory team.
Location
London, London, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-160014
Salary range
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Chiragg Ravindra
Hi there, I'm Chiragg Ravindra and I manage this role
About you
- Passionate about sustainability and delivering positive environmental outcomes across the built environment, with experience in sustainability consulting, environmental certification, decarbonisation, net zero carbon, building performance and energy efficiency projects.
- Educated to degree level in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Architecture or a related discipline, with chartered status or a commitment to achieving professional accreditation.
- Hold, or are working towards, industry-recognised qualifications such as BREEAM Assessor, BREEAM Advisory Professional (AP), WELL AP, WELL Assessor, NABERS, LEED, HQM or equivalent sustainability certifications.
- Highly adaptable, innovative and resourceful, able to thrive in fast-paced and ambiguous environments while managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Strategic yet analytical, with strong capability to interpret technical information, performance data and sustainability metrics to support informed decision-making.
- Commercially aware and market-savvy, with the ability to identify opportunities, add value for clients and translate sustainability objectives into practical, deliverable solutions.
- A collaborative and engaging team player with excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, confident in working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Enthusiastic, energetic and committed to continuous professional development, with a strong desire to grow and contribute within a progressive and expanding sustainability practice.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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