The Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist
to support the delivery of sustainable, high-performance projects, with a strong focus on the
data centre sector
.
The successful candidate will lead and contribute to whole life carbon assessments, sustainability certifications, and regulatory compliance across a range of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct
Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)
and
Whole Life Carbon (WLC)
analyses for building projects, particularly data centres.
Use
One Click LCA
software to model, analyse, and report environmental impacts.
Interpret and apply
EU Taxonomy
requirements to ensure project compliance and reporting alignment.
Support delivery of sustainability certifications including LEED and BREEAM.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to optimise environmental performance from early design stages.
Prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, and client presentations.
Advise on low-carbon design strategies, material selection, and circular economy principles.
Stay up to date with evolving
EU regulations, standards, and sustainability frameworks
.
Contribute to internal sustainability knowledge and best practices.
Requirements
Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, or related field.
3+ years of proven experience in
Life Cycle Assessment / Whole Life Carbon analysis
.
Strong working knowledge of
One Click LCA
(essential).
Familiarity with
EU Taxonomy
and sustainable finance frameworks.
Experience working with LEED and/or BREEAM certification processes.
Understanding of construction materials, building systems, and embodied carbon.
Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
Desirable (Highly Preferred)
Experience working on
data centre projects
.
Knowledge of
EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations)
and carbon databases.
Familiarity with additional frameworks (e.g.
GRESB, CRREM, Net Zero Carbon standards
).
Experience integrating LCA into BIM or design workflows.
Benefits
Flexible working times
20 Days holidays up to 25 days
Pension Scheme
Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
Regular training/mentoring/further college support
Support for Chartership
Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
Paid Statutory Leaves
Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
Gym / Fitness membership
Bonus referral scheme
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
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