Senior Consultant

Essential:

• Degree or master’s level education in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering / Environmental / Energy / Sustainability / Scientific), OR equivalent experience
•  Have a high-level knowledge of (and interest in) sustainability principles and challenges, and the ability to make the case for action.
• Knowledge of relevant best practice standards and legislation (for your area of interest), particularly in the UK & Europe, and how to assess performance.
• To be able to work as part as a team and collaboratively and co-operatively.
• An ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, following established Quality Management System protocols.
• The ability to research, collect, analyse, and process information following established guidance and protocols. This includes critical thinking and generation of ideas / opportunities. 
• Effective communication skills, to be able to correspond effectively with others, and to present information in a concise and effective form (e.g., within report format, calculations, emails or presentations). 
• Competency in key business tools (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Browsers and Search Engines) 

Desirable:

•  Relevant experience, ideally >5 years is typical for a Senior Consultant position. Experience in consultancy is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues
•  Appropriate professional membership based on your experience. For example: with IEMA, Energy Institute, CIBSE or an equivalent. With a desire to work towards Chartered status.
• A high-level knowledge of relevant sustainability tools or standards (e.g., GHG protocol, carbon emission factors, science-based targets, ISO14001 / ISO14064 / other standards etc.)
• Any relevant industry accreditations (e.g BREEAM / WELL / Lead ESOS Assessor).
•  Driving license 

 Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.  When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.  #LI-KK2