Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist
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10 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist to support the delivery of sustainable high-performance projects with a strong focus on the data centre sector. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to whole life carbon assessments sustainability certifications and regulatory compliance across a range of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Whole Life Carbon (WLC) analyses for building projects particularly data centres
Use One Click LCA software to model analyse and report environmental impacts
Interpret and apply EU Taxonomy requirements to ensure project compliance and reporting alignment
Support delivery of sustainability certifications including:
LEED
BREEAM
Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to optimise environmental performance from early design stages
Prepare high-quality reports dashboards and client presentations
Advise on low-carbon design strategies material selection and circular economy principles
Stay up to date with evolving EU regulations standards and sustainability frameworks
Contribute to internal sustainability knowledge and best practices
Requirements
Degree in Sustainability Environmental Engineering Building Services Architecture or a related field
3 years of proven experience in Life Cycle Assessment / Whole Life Carbon analysis
Strong working knowledge of One Click LCA (essential)
Familiarity with EU Taxonomy and sustainable finance frameworks
Experience working with LEED and/or BREEAM certification processes
Understanding of construction materials building systems and embodied carbon
Excellent analytical reporting and communication skills
Desirable (Highly Preferred)
Experience working on data centre projects
Knowledge of EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) and carbon databases
Familiarity with additional frameworks (e.g. GRESB CRREM Net Zero Carbon standards)
Experience integrating LCA into BIM or design workflows
Benefits:
Flexible working times
20 Days holidays up to 25 days
Pension Scheme
Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
Regular training/mentoring / further college support
Support for Chartership
Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
Paid Statutory Leaves
Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
Gym / Fitness membership
Bonus referral scheme
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side golf society climbing club and regular social events)
At Ethos we offer free Fridays every second Friday as a perk! Apply today and take the first step towards a healthier work-life balance!
Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something WoW to our organisation. So if you dont necessarily meet every single point on the job description but think you have what it takes please still get in touch. Wed love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
At Ethos our vision is to:
Be the company people want to work with and for
Values
Our values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC - for our people and our customers.
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