London, UK
Sustainable materials specialist
at Sheppard Robson
Sheppard Robson is recruiting a sustainable materials specialist to join its team in London.
Sheppard Robson is one of the UK’s most established architectural practices, with a reputation for thoughtful and responsible designs.
The practice is looking for an enthusiastic and diligent individual, with a passion for sustainable and regenerative materials and research, to join its sustainability team. This is an exciting opportunity to embed yourself in Sheppard Robson culture and help to deliver positive change for the practice and industry, with the opportunity for career progression and support in the role.
This person will work closely with the head of sustainability and sustainability group to champion and support project teams with sustainable material choices. It is a practice-wide role, which requires excellent organisation communication skills and attention to detail.
The role is preferably located in London, but the practice would consider moving the position to Manchester for the right candidate.
Key tasks include:
- establish physical sustainable materials library, and maintain and update content of digital material database, with support and input from architecture and ID:SR sustainability groups
- research new materials/product innovations and meet with material and product suppliers
- work closely with project teams to advise on material choices
Skills required:
- enthusiastic individual with a passion for sustainable materials and research
- excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- experience in material selection and specification
- good understanding of life cycle embodied carbon, health and wellbeing metrics and ecological and supply chain impacts of materials
- good understanding of Microsoft Excel
- excellent time management skills
- excellent communication skills
Optional/preferable skills:
- good understanding of Power Bi
- good knowledge of BREEAM criteria
- good knowledge of WELL criteria
Qualifications
Experience in interior design and/or architectural design would be beneficial.
The salary is dependent on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.
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About Sheppard Robson
Sheppard Robson is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an open, respectful environment where people can build lasting careers and do their best work. The history and success of the business rely heavily on its most important asset – its people. This is why the practice invests in creating the right workplace culture; from life drawing and softball to our green week and programme of professional development, its aim is to create a business that is always evolving – professionally and socially.