Sustainability Specialist – Embodied Carbon and Circular Economy Full Time

Department: Environmental EngineeringLocation: LondonDescriptionAs a Sustainability Specialist – Embodied Carbon & Circular Economy at Foster + Partners, you will help drive low carbon, circular and regenerative design strategies across global masterplans, buildings and infrastructure projects. You’ll work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team applying whole life thinking, advanced analytical tools and emerging policy insights to shape environmentally responsible design outcomes from concept to construction.This role is ideal if you want to:Lead or support whole life and embodied carbon assessments across a range of project types.Apply circular economy principles to design, procurement and end-of-life strategies.Collaborate with project teams to embed low carbon, resource efficient solutions.Conduct carbon modelling using tools such as OneClick LCA or similar.Translate complex data into clear insights through reports, visuals and presentations.What you will bring to the team:A degree in architecture, engineering, environmental design or a related field.3–7+ years’ experience in embodied carbon analysis, circular economy or life cycle assessment.Proficiency with carbon assessment tools such as OneClick LCA, eTool, SimaPro or Tally.Understanding of frameworks such as EN 15978, RICS NRM, ISO 14040, LETI or GLA WLC.Experience working with BIM (Revit), material quantification and supply‑chain engagement.Passion for decarbonisation, sustainable materials and innovation in the built environment.Desirable: skills in Python, PowerBI or GIS, plus chartership or active involvement in networks such as LETI or UKGBC.What we offer:We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. This includes: private medical insurance for you and your family; life assurance; personal travel insurance; access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching; as well as discount programmes for various retailers. On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities, and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy. To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues.If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.Details on how we process and retain applicant data are set out in our PreHire Privacy Notice.