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Graduate Opportunity - BREEAM / Technical Administrator
Location: Cheltenham (Office-based)
Salary: Starting at 35,000 (negotiable)
Are you a graduate with a background in sustainability or environmental science, or someone with a passion for the same, looking to advance your career in a forward-thinking, dynamic project and construction management consultancy?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that delivers high quality, complex construction projects - fostering collaboration, innovation, and a positive working environment. Their work centres on purpose-driven industrial buildings, embedding environmental responsibility to deliver robust, adaptable buildings designed to last.
About the Role:
You will join the team as a BREEAM / Technical Administrator, taking responsibility for the management of the sustainability elements on a number of live projects, from
inception to completion. The role is the key point of contact for BREEAM queries and a
key link between the BREEAM Assessor and Consultants, internal project teams and clients/ contractors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as main point of contact for BREEAM queries, providing focused advice to clients and design teams.
- Reviewing information available to assess whether targeted credits are achievable. Identifying any targeted issues.
- Processing and tracking data to support the BREEAM assessment process.
- Liaising and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
Monitoring progress in line with trackers issued by the Assessor and internal schedules.
- Assisting in the preparation and submission of reports to the Building Research Establishment (BRE)
- Ensuring Post construction stage assessments are submitted to BRE by the Assessor to achieve Post Construction certification as soon as possible following completion of the project.
The successful candidate will receive full training and sponsorship to become a qualified BREEAM assessor, providing a fantastic platform for professional development within sustainability consultancy.
What they're looking for:
An enthusiastic and detail-oriented graduate who is keen to develop technical expertise within the construction industry. You will ideally have:
- A degree in sustainability, environmental science, building studies, or a related discipline
- Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Knowledge or awareness of BREEAM is desirable
Why join the team?
Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that values honesty, openness, and a "can-do" attitude
- Full-time, office-based position in a newly refurbished Cheltenham office
- Structured training and sponsorship to become a qualified BREEAM assessor
- Contribute to projects delivered safely, on time, to budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Competitive starting salary with room for progression in a company with extensive repeat business
- Benefits include: Private Healthcare Scheme, Annual Leave Flex Scheme, Birthday Day off, Free on-site parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, Payment of membership fees to professional body.
If you're eager to develop your career in sustainability and make a real impact on construction projects while growing your professional expertise, this is the perfect role.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
