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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist

Ethos

Job Location:

Birmingham - UK

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 16 September 2026 (9 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 14 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Ethos

Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers consultants and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the worlds most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy we combine technical expertise creativity and integrated delivery to lead complex mission-critical projects.

Built on strong relationships clear leadership and a can-do mindset Ethos is entering an exciting phase of growth expanding our capabilities and taking on increasingly high-impact projects across EMEA and beyond.

Sustainability guides how we design collaborate and deliver creating innovative solutions and lasting value for our clients and communities making Performance Made Possible.

About the Job

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.

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

About You

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

Why Join Us

Join collaborative leaders Work alongside experienced approachable professionals who
combine technical excellence with calm supportive leadership.
Make a real impact Contribute to mission-critical infrastructure projects that support the digital and energy transition across EMEA and beyond.
Grow with us As a rapidly growing consultancy we offer opportunities to develop your skills broaden your experience and build your career.
Shape a more sustainable future Sustainability isnt an initiativeits embedded in every project every discipline and every decision we make.

We offer:

Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule enjoy every second Friday off to maintain worklife balance.
A culture that values flexibility learning and teamwork with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry within a forward-thinking technology-driven consultancy.

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