Graduate Sustainability Consultant

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2433583409-2
  • Date Posted: 29 October 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: Penguin Recruitment
  • Location: London
  • Apprentice Pay: £25,000 to £30,000
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Engineering
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

The Role

As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant, you'll support the delivery of environmental assessments and sustainability strategies across a variety of building projects. You'll work alongside experienced consultants who will help you develop your technical knowledge and progress towards professional qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with sustainability assessments under BREEAM, WELL, and related schemes.
  • Prepare sustainability statements, evidence packs, and environmental reports.
  • Support carbon assessments and life cycle analyses (LCA).
  • Research new sustainability policies, materials, and design innovations.
  • Collaborate with design teams to integrate sustainable solutions into projects.
  • Contribute to client reports and presentations.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a motivated graduate with a relevant academic background and a strong interest in sustainable building design and certification.

Essential:

  • A degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with BREEAM (New Construction or Refurbishment).
  • Strong analytical, written, and communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

  • Awareness of WELL, LEED, or Home Quality Mark (HQM).
  • Experience using tools such as One Click LCA, IES, or similar.
  • Previous internship or placement in sustainability or construction consultancy.

Company Benefits :

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Comprehensive training and mentorship.
  • Support towards BREEAM Assessor or WELL AP accreditation.
  • Exposure to a wide range of sustainability projects.
  • A friendly, inclusive working environment with clear progression opportunities.

If this role is of intrest to you please contact Lany Warnakulasuriya at (phone number removed) or at (url removed)