️ Junior BREEAM Assessor

Location: Chester (hybrid working with up to 2 days/week onsite)
Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent

📍 About

We deliver pragmatic expertise in building performance and sustainability across the UK. We work with clients in commercial, residential, and public sectors to enhance environmental outcomes through energy modelling, certification, and strategy.

🎯 Role Overview

Join our growing sustainability team to support the delivery of BREEAM assessments for domestic and non‑domestic projects. This entry-level role offers clear progression, mentorship, and hands‑on experience under the guidance of senior assessors.

🧩 Responsibilities

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Assist with BREEAM New Construction, In‑Use, and Refurbishment assessments at design and post‑construction stages

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Gather and analyse data: energy use, water, materials, transport, ecology, waste, and health & well‑being

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Support life cycle assessments and carbon footprinting

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Prepare submissions to BRE (design stage review), including ZA reports

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Conduct desktop energy and building performance modelling (IES‑VE / DesignBuilder or similar)

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Coordinate with design teams: architects, engineers, contractors, QS

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Maintain accurate records in BREEAM Projects and BRE Connect

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Attend site inspections (post‑construction stages) with a senior assessor

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Contribute to client deliverables: progress reports, scorecards, and presentation decks

🎓 Essential Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree (or higher) in sustainability, building services, environmental design, or related field

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Strong written and verbal communication skills

🌟 Desired Experience & Attributes

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Some familiarity with BREEAM assessment process (e.g. coursework, internship)

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Exposure to energy or lifecycle modelling

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Attention to detail, proactive mindset

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Aptitude for teamwork and strong organisational ability

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Passion for sustainable construction and environmental performance

💼 What We Offer

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Starting salary: £28,000 (depending on qualifications)

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Hybrid working flexibility (min. 1-2 days onsite weekly)

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Pension scheme, private healthcare, and 25 days holiday + UK public holidays

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Structured career development: mentoring, exam support, CPD funding

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Regular engagement in technical workshops, cross-project learning

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Opportunity to progress to Senior Assessor / Project Lead