Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and ready to make a tangible impact? We are seeking a dedicated Life Cycle Assessment Consultant to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in assessing the environmental impacts of products and processes, helping our clients make informed decisions that benefit both their business and the planet. If you have a keen analytical mind, a strong background in sustainability, and a desire to drive positive change, we want to hear from you!
Help BRE make the built environment safer and more sustainable
BRE is the world’s leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century we have provided the government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards, and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to built environment challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at bre
We are currently seeking an energetic and organised individual to join our team as a Life Cycle Assessment Consultant.
You will work closely with the Sustainable Products Team Leader, the LCA/EPD team and the wider BRE business to:
- Manage and contribute to projects through all phases - from the preparation of proposals and new bids through to delivering work and managing project delivery.
- Complete LCA modelling, analysis and reporting, EPD publication and listing
- Deliver fee earning work contributing to the team’s financial success
- Drive future improvements and innovations in LCA services
- Ensure robust and credible outcomes in accordance with relevant standards by which LCA and the associated verification scheme is developed and operated
- Support technical experts in the upkeep and evolution of the underpinning Sustainable Products science base, to ensure that product development is scientifically led
- Seek and review customer feedback, team and other stakeholder feedback and identify means and ways of improving performance through enhanced systems and processes
- Support the development of digital platforms to strengthen the Sustainable Products LCA and EPD product offer in the market
About you
Essential
- A degree in a relevant STEM related discipline or otherwise to have a good track record working in an environmental role, so that you can demonstrate your knowledge
- Experience with modelling software and LCA tools, such as Simapro and Ecoinvent
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of LCA
- Demonstrable passion for environmental sustainability and knowledge and an understanding of environmental issues relevant to the built environment
- Knowledge of sustainability legislation and initiatives such as GHG Protocol, science-based targets, SDG’s
- An ability to interpret complex issues and data and identify solutions quickly
- Strong numeracy skills and an interest in data analysis
- Experience of using and developing tools for data analysis and reporting
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work
- Excellent communication skills, an ability to understand and interpret stakeholder needs and deliver a service and/or product which exceeds expectations
- Able to prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative and independence to react to changing priorities
- Able to demonstrate excellent project management skills by managing several projects at a time
- Able to demonstrate integrity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Willingness to travel in the UK and Europe to attend client and stakeholder meetings
- IT literate and extensive knowledge of MS office etc
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of product certification and verification schemes, their customers and users and the wider construction industry expectations
- Knowledge of ISO and CEN standards relating to LCA in construction
- Experience in LCA methodology development and application to different products
