Graduate Sustainability Consultant 2022

Become part of our society.

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Graduate Sustainability Consultant to join our team in Maidenhead.

What does the role involve? 

You will support the delivery of sustainable by design on a wide variety of projects within a multidisciplinary design team for several key clients covering building sustainability from project feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. 

As a graduate at Sweco you will have the opportunity to work with interesting people and clients at different locations, in different industry sectors.  You will have the opportunity to broaden your expertise and work collaboratively in exciting, transformational projects.  Not only with clients but also with our partners.  The main duties of the role are as follows:  

Project Delivery

• Undertaking studies of building environmental design alongside the energy team within the Building Sustainability group.
• Engaging with wider team members at concept design stage to drive sustainability outcomes.
• Attending key internal and external meetings.
• Gathering information required for dynamic modelling and indoor environmental comfort for individual projects.
• Carrying out dynamic modelling studies particularly related to façade optimization for energy efficiency, overheating risk assessments, daylight and sunlight calculations.
• Supporting calculations on Building Regulations Part L compliance.
• Assisting with reports of energy, sustainability, and circular economy statements.
• Generating and communicating technical reports.
• Remaining aware and communicating relevant changes to regulatory standards internally and externally.
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required.
• Recommending / implementing improvements to design solutions and processes where applicable and share via the knowledge management channels as appropriate.
• Supporting and driving our culture of added value and innovation.
• Ensuring health and safety continues to be at the heart of all our operations.

Financial/Commercial Management & Tender Activity

• Managing time allocation of self in execution of projects.
• Assisting in bid proposals and environmental studies to support competition works with architects.
• Supporting entries to award competitions (i.e. Build to Perform, Building Simulation Awards).

Business Development 

• Supporting bids with graphical content and supporting studies.
• Participate in, support and drive our culture of client feedback and communication and improvement.

What you'll need

• A multi-disciplined buildings background. Ideally supported by a first degree in Architecture, Building Physics or Building Services Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Dynamic modelling experience: IES VE preferable.
• A strong desire to deepen knowledge on bioclimatic design, health and wellbeing, environmental comfort and passive design strategies.
• Basic to intermediate skills on CAD packages: preferred AutoCAD and Revit.
• The ability to communicate ideas in a simple, visual and comprehensive manner.
• The ability to handle data and reporting in clear structure of output.
• The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with Clients and other team members and to produce written reports in clear English.
• A client focussed attitude, with the ability to represent Sweco in discussions with, and in giving presentations to Clients, design and contracting teams.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.
• The ability to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.

The following knowledge/experience would be advantageous

• Knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Part L.
• Familiarity with BREEAM / HQM / LEED / WELL.
• Knowledge in SAP (Elmhurst) assessments.
• Certified Passivhaus Designer.
• Ability to carry out Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
• Basic knowledge of visual programming and scripting, i.e. Grasshopper, Dynamo and Python.
• Interest in embodied carbon.
• Graphic design: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Knowledge of building optimisation platforms.

What’s in it for you? 

​​​​​​You’ll be working for a top ten civil engineering firm (recognised by New Civil Engineer, (NCE). Working at Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop.  A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.  
If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers.

More about us 

Approachable and committed people are the core of our business.  Serving our clients in challenging projects is part of our daily work.  

Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our 18,000 architects, engineers and other specialists, we co-create solutions to address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy, with sales of approximately SEK 21 billion (EUR 2 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.swecogroup.com.