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BREEAM Assessor

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary

£30000 - £55000 per annum

Sector

Mechanical & Electrical

Type

Permanent

Ref

40112_1778856682

The Opportunity


An established building services and sustainability consultancy is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated BREEAM Assessor to join its growing sustainability team.
The business delivers integrated engineering and low carbon consultancy services across a broad range of sectors including commercial, industrial, education, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting sustainable design strategies and environmental certification delivery across projects throughout the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career within a collaborative and technically focused consultancy environment, working alongside experienced engineers and sustainability professionals.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver BREEAM assessments from pre-assessment through to final certification
  • Prepare, coordinate, and review evidence submissions in line with BRE requirements
  • Provide sustainability advice to clients, contractors, architects, and project teams
  • Support project teams in achieving targeted BREEAM ratings
  • Review drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation
  • Attend client meetings, design workshops, and site visits where required
  • Assist with wider sustainability and low carbon consultancy services
  • Monitor project progress against environmental and sustainability objectives
  • Produce high-quality technical reports and assessment documentation
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BREEAM standards, legislation, and industry best practice

Candidate Requirements

Essential

  • Licensed BREEAM Assessor accreditation
  • Experience delivering BREEAM assessments within the UK construction industry
  • Strong understanding of sustainable building design and environmental legislation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

  • BREEAM AP qualification
  • Experience within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
  • Knowledge of low carbon design principles and energy strategies
  • Familiarity with:
    • One Click LCA
    • IES VE
    • Energy modelling software
    • Embodied carbon assessments
  • Degree qualified in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Building Services, Construction, or related discipline

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and detail-oriented
  • Strong team player with a collaborative approach
  • Client-focused with good commercial awareness
  • Passionate about sustainability and low energy building design
  • Able to work independently and manage competing priorities

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Support towards professional memberships and accreditations
  • Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects
  • Clear career progression within a growing consultancy environment

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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