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
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?
At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.
We offer:
Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life 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.
Benefits:
Flexible working times / Hybrid Working
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
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
Company Description:
Ethos is a team of collaborative and creative consultant engineers & professionals, leading data centre and energy infrastructure projects globally.
Our Charter:
We believe in strong human relationships
We believe clear leadership lights the path
We believe sustainability is non-negotiable
We believe a can-do mindset can move mountains
We believe in a relentless focus on delivery
Our Tagline:
Performance Made Possible
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