Sustainability Consultant Apprentice
Method Consulting Llp · Swindon, SN1 1BY
Environmental practitioner (Degree) (level 6)
Help shape environmentally responsible buildings from the groud up. Assess sustainability performance and model embodied carbon to support Net Zero goals. With experience, you can work toward becoming a Chartered Environmentalist, progressing into senior sustainability roles.
The work
- Assess the sustainability performance of buildings using recognised frameworks (e.g. BREEAM, LEED, WELL).
- Model and calculate embodied carbon across building life cycles.
- Support Net Zero strategies through whole-life carbon analysis.
- Advise on low-carbon materials and environmentally responsible design solutions.
- Analyse energy performance and identify efficiency improvements.
- Contribute to climate resilience and circular economy initiatives.
- Prepare sustainability reports and communicate findings to project teams and clients.
- Stay up to date with environmental legislation, standards, and best practice guidance.
- Work towards professional accreditation, such as Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv).
- Develop expertise to progress into senior sustainability and environmental leadership roles.
Training
- Five-year fully funded programme
- Full-time role: 37.5 hours per week
- 4 days in the Swindon office at 3 Newbridge Square, Swindon, SN1 1BY
- 1 day at the University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY for study
- Reasonable travel expenses to and from UWE once a week
Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
What you come out with
Once graduated with your degree, you will be supported to achieve chartership status with the relevant organisation.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Enthusiastic
- Strong Work Ethic
- Interest in climate change
- Interest in Sustainability
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English Language 5 or 6 (B)
- Essential · GCSE Maths 5 or 6 (B)
- Essential · A Level Any other subject B
- Essential · A Level Any other subject B
- Essential · A Level Geography B
Things to consider
Please ensure that you apply via the Method Consulting website and not on the government website. Making sure to include your CV (which shows all educational grades and work experience) and a chatty cover letter in PDF format.
The employer
Method Consulting is a specialist engineering and sustainability consultancy focusing on mechanical & electrical services and sustainability in the built environment.
Using a holistic approach, our common goal is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings through intelligent engineering, expert technical analysis, and sustainable design.
Unfortunately, we are unable to support anyone on a student or temporary visa.
Workplace
- 3 New Bridge Square, Swindon, SN1 1BY