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Sustainability Consultant Apprentice

Method Consulting Llp · UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Location
Swindon
Postcode
SN1 1BY
Salary
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Duration
4 Years 5 Months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Environmental practitioner (Degree) (level 6)
Start date
6 September 2027
Application deadline
30 January 2027
Posted
4 November 2026
Vacancy reference
2000062504

About the role

  • 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.

Working week

Monday - Friday. 4 Days in Swindon office. 1 Day at UWE for study. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceEnthusiasticStrong Work EthicInterest in climate changeInterest in Sustainability

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5 or 6 (B)
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5 or 6 (B)
Essential
A Level · Any other subject · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any other subject · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Geography · Grade B

Training & development

  • 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
Future prospects

Once graduated with your degree, you will be supported to achieve chartership status with the relevant organisation.

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. 

About Method Consulting Llp

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.

Website
methodllp.com/
Contact name
Sam Winter
Contact email
Sam.Winter@methodllp.com