Sustainability Consultant (Whole Life Carbon)
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
Reporting to: Senior Sustainability Consultant
Location: Remote (United Kingdom)
AES Sustainability Ltd is an award-winning consultancy firm that works with some of the leading UK housebuilders and developers, delivering high quality energy and sustainability advice and assessments to the construction and property industries.
We’re looking for an experienced whole life carbon consultant to join our growing team. This is a hands-on technical role at the heart of our WLC service. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about sustainability, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying flexible working and career development.
You will be responsible for producing Whole Life Carbon assessments for a variety of residential and commercial projects, using One Click LCA software and working to frameworks including the London Plan, BREEAM, and other applicable standards.
You will collaborate closely with developers, architects, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle — providing clear technical advice, managing your own workload, and contributing to the continued development of AES’s WLC offering.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building effective working relationships with colleagues and clients. Good attention to detail is essential as the role requires a high degree of accuracy and organisation skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce Whole Life Carbon assessments using One Click LCA software, in line with London Plan, BREEAM, and other relevant frameworks.
- Manage and deliver a portfolio of assessments across domestic and non-domestic projects, meeting programme deadlines and quality standards.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to inform accurate carbon modelling and reporting.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, developers, architects, and design team members throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare well-structured, accurate technical reports and client-facing outputs.
- Maintain organised project records and support internal quality assurance processes.
- Stay current with evolving WLC guidance, standards, and best practice, contributing to AES’s knowledge base.
- Support the wider sustainability team on related assessments and workstreams as required.
This list covers the core responsibilities but isn’t exhaustive. As the team continues to grow and develop, there may be additional opportunities to contribute and take on new tasks to support the department.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability, takes pride in the quality of their work, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You don’t need to tick every box — we are committed to supporting the right person to develop and grow within the role.
Essential
- Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of building materials and detailed built-up assemblies — including wall build-ups, floor and roof constructions, construction methods, and material properties — this is central to WLC assessment.
- Demonstrable experience using One Click LCA software to produce WLC assessments.
- Strong understanding of Whole Life Carbon methodology and relevant frameworks (London Plan, BREEAM, etc.).
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in technical outputs.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and 3D building information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience liaising with clients or design teams.
- Able to self-manage a varied and time-critical workload independently.
- A team player — collaborative, supportive, and good-humoured under pressure.
Desirable
- Background in architecture, engineering, structural, environmental science, or a related discipline.
- Full, clean driving licence.
Our Values
What makes AES different than others within the industry is our company values.
- Striving for the highest quality
- Build collaborative and supportive relationships
- Value integrity and independence
- Be forward thinking and innovative
We are passionate about providing a flexible working environment, including remote working, flexible hours and early Friday finish.
Benefits
We have built strong internal communication channels with team strategy and away days, company wide social events through the year and a strong investment into internal growth and progression.
- 25 days annual leave allowance, plus statutory bank holidays
- 1 paid Community Day per year to volunteer for a good cause
- Holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Company Sick Pay benefit
- Staff social events
- Flexible hours
- Remote working
- Life assurance
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Simplyhealth healthcare plan
How To Apply
AES is a proud equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive for these roles, we do reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable amount of applications are received, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as AES are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
Send your CV and covering letter by e-mail to Recruitment@aessc.co.uk
