Engineer / Senior / Principal Sustainability Consultant - Building Services
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£41,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2152 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and WSP GROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers) or SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2152 Environment professionals Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP
WSP have an excellent new role for a Engineer/Senior/Principal Sustainability Consultant to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions on high profile projects, as part of a growing national team.
A little more about your role…
The Building Performance team primarily supports the UK business in terms of Zero Carbon and wider sustainability advice within the Built Environment. The team covers a central role in P&B multi-disciplinary projects coordinating all WSP disciplines towards the delivery of Zero Carbon designs. While the team works on single building projects it also provides sustainability & energy master planning advice for both urban and semi-rural developments, as well as BREEAM, LEED, WELL and NABERS consulting services.
We have experience of a comprehensive range of different building types including commercial offices, residential, education, healthcare and retail and are looking to grow our capacity and capability through further recruitment.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Sustainability Specialists at various levels. to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability and Net Zero strategies, WELL, LEED, Ska Certifications, Lifecycle Assessment and Circular Economy advice.
Your role will involve developing sustainability strategies for a diverse portfolio and will require independent management of your own projects and leading sustainability certifications. You will also be responsible for the following;
- Detailed understanding of Building Services
- Understand and support Client’s brief in matters of sustainability and wellbeing aspirations
- Prepare Sustainability, Whole Life Carbon and Circular Economy Statements for developments to complement planning submissions. This will include coordination and managing sustainability contributions from many different design team stakeholders.
- Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions. The preparation of sustainability strategies will be a core part of the job role.
- Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Understanding and experience in Net Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials.
- Experience as a sustainability consultant, leading sustainability assessments.
- Proven track record of driving design teams to maximize sustainability including sound assessment skills including proven experience in delivering multiple assessments to certification.
- Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design.
- A proven champion of sustainability who has lead and encouraged behavioural change throughout the business.
- A driver of innovation and best practice, who has clearly communicated benefits to colleagues and clients.
- Bid support – supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen.
- An understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies
- An understanding of thermal modelling and low carbon energy strategies
Qualifications:
- Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject
- Membership of a related professional institution and on the way or already “Chartered” either engineer, scientist or environmentalist.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Environment professionals (SOC 2152) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~43k in sample- Middle half £34,736–53,040
- Median £43,420
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–33,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. WSP GROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2152 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.