The Role
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.
Key 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
Requirements
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
Benefits:
Flexible working times
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
Bonus referral scheme
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
At Ethos, we offer free Fridays every second Friday as a perk! Apply today and take the first step towards a healthier work-life balance!
Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something ‘WoW’ to our organisation. So if you don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, but think you have what it takes, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
At Ethos, our vision is to:
“Be the company people want to work with, and for”
Values
Our values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC - for our people and our customers.
Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reply to this job advert. Should Ethos require assistance with this posting you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
Ethos Engineering (2005) deliver high-performance mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering solutions across Ireland and EMEA. Our expertise spans data centres, commercial, offices, and high-tech environments, with services in design & project management, sustainability, smart buildings, and M&E systems for building services.
At Ethos, our EPIC-F values—Excellence, People, Innovation, Clients, and Financial Strength—drive everything we do. We provide bespoke solutions that not only meet regulatory standards but also deliver long-term value through innovation and sustainability.
Our Design & Project Management service offers full oversight from concept to completion, coordinating all project disciplines including mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural design. With a focus on scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management, we ensure optimal productivity and value engineering throughout the process, tailored to the client needs.
Our Sustainability Services empower clients to meet stringent environmental standards. From energy modelling and whole-life carbon assessments to net zero carbon roadmaps and ESG frameworks, we help reduce carbon emissions and ensure compliance with global sustainability benchmarks like LEED, BREEAM, and GHG reporting. Focusing on your long-term sustainability goals.
Our Digital/Smart Buildings team transforms spaces into intelligent ecosystems. Focusing on sustainability, user experience, productivity, physical security, and efficiency, we integrate digital technologies like IoT, digital twins, and advanced analytics to optimise building performance. We ensure buildings interact seamlessly with people and systems, delivering exceptional results now and in the future.
Ethos’ expansion across EMEA, has been enabled by our ability to create spaces that bring buildings to life. Our methodology involves designing buildings that not only perform today but ones that contribute to the sustainable, green, and circular economy of tomorrow.
