Environmental Designer

Environmental Sustainability Designer

Senior - Associate level

Battersea, South West London

Foster + Partners is an integrated architectural + engineering practice, committed to delivering sustainable and environmentally responsive projects that reflect the targets of The Paris Agreement. The Sustainable Environmental Design and Analysis Team are looking for Senior Sustainability focused practitioners to join our growing Environmental Engineering department. In your role you’ll have the chance to apply your expertise across a diverse range of projects — local masterplans to global landmarks. Your role will be pivotal in shaping our net-zero future.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop impactful and holistic sustainability strategies and implementation plans, to address resource consumption, environmental impacts, user well-being, social enhancement, and economic stability.
• Collaborate with passion, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to instil sustainability into our projects.
• Utilise state-of-the-art analytical software and in-house tools for computational analysis to support our sustainable approach.
• Integrate high-performance, resource-efficient solutions into our designs.

Skills required:

• Hold an undergraduate degree in Architecture or Engineering, a Master’s in Sustainable/Environmental Design.
• Communicate complex or technical subjects in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
• Have experience in the delivery of Environmental Assessment frameworks, such as LEED, BREEAM, WELL, and Mostadam
• Be chartered, registered with a professional board, or in the process of achieving such professional recognition.
• Exhibit strong graphic and illustrative skills to effectively communicate design concepts visually.
• While not essential, experience with computational environmental analysis or energy modeling tools like IES-VE, Energy Plus, OpenStudio, Grasshopper, or OneClickLCA is highly valued.
• Maintain a strong graphic and illustrative skill set to support diverse project needs.
• Be self-motivated with a keen ability to undertake and excel in tasks independently.
• Seek opportunities to actively engage in advisory groups for net-zero standards like LETI UK, NABERS, or the UK Net Zero Standard, contributing to the forefront of sustainability.
• Have practical experience with Computer Aided Design and 3D modelling tools, with a preference for Rhino and Revit.
• Possess knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures, environmental engineering, and the construction industry, enhancing your contribution to projects.

Join us in creating a world where architecture and engineering meet environmental stewardship. Be part of the change at Foster + Partners