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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist at Ethos… · Birmingham
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About Ethos
Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the world's 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 isn't an initiative—it's 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 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
- 25 Days holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
- Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
- Regular training/mentoring / further college support
- Support for Chartership
- A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
- Paid Statutory Leaves
- Heavily subsidised social committee