Why did working at Method appeal to you?
Working at Method appealed to me due to its unique blend of high-impact work, yet a relaxed working culture. As a graduate fresh out of University who studied Geography, the opportunity to be a Sustainability Consultant at Method not only allowed to work in an industry that I previously learned about, but did so in a way that aligned with my personal wants of being supported and learning every day in a positive environment. Despite the high standards and ambitious work, there’s a strong emphasis on collaboration, openness, and enjoying what we do. People are supportive, down-to-earth, and genuinely invested in each other’s development. It creates an environment where you feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and growing quickly.
Another thing that stood out to me was the variety of projects that Method engages with and works on. From the get-go, I’ve had the opportunity to work across various different project types, which has boosted my learning far beyond what I expected as a graduate as each project brings a new challenge, new clients, and new perspectives. This diversity has helped me build a broad skill set and means that no two weeks (or even days!) feel the same.
Josh Malhi
What happened at your interview?
My interview at Method was a lot more relaxed than other interviews I had previously had. Rather than having questions fired at me, it was more of an open discussion about the industry, role and my experience between myself and my future colleagues who were all super friendly! I was also asked to do a short presentation on a topic of my choice which was useful as the role I landed involves presenting information to clients regularly.
Main responsibilities / Typical day
As we work on so many different projects, no two days are the same and there’s no “typical day” as such. In terms of main responsibilities, this is often advising clients on what’s required for their projects to achieve targeted BREEAM ratings as well as reviewing and auditing design team information to make sure sustainable principles are being embedded in projects from their inception. Alongside BREEAM assessments, other work that I regularly find myself doing includes producing sustainability reports for planning applications and conducting embodied carbon life-cycle analysis to assess the environmental impacts of buildings.
Training you receive as part of your job
Every week Method offers CPDs for employees to attend and expand their knowledge on various different sustainability/MEP-related topics. As a sustainability consultant, Method also put me on the BREEAM Assessor course which I completed and means I am now a licensed BREEAM Assessor. As part of the staff council, Method also have training representatives who share useful training sessions and courses that may be worth attending each month. Most of this training and learning counts towards CPD hours which is helping me to work towards the long-term goal of becoming a chartered Environmentalist.