Your new companyA leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. They are leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for their clients.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sustainable Design Consultant to become part of an expanding sustainable design team. They are looking for candidates to be based out of London, Manchester, or Leeds but continuing flexible working in line with their hybrid working policy.

The portfolio includes an exciting and diverse range of clients, in sectors such as property, education, defence, and government services.
In addition to the diverse projects and client offerings, they are committed to fostering your professional growth through mentorship and training, all aimed at empowering you to achieve your full potential.

Your new roleSeeking experienced senior consultants with a strong track record to join the team and contribute to a diverse range of significant and complex projects across various sectors. In this role, you will work autonomously and proactively, while ensuring the commercial success of our projects. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with senior management. There are no barriers to your growth in this role.
You will take ownership of the delivery of key project work streams. Leading workshops with design teams will be an important aspect of your role. You will also be responsible for the management, growth, and mentorship of junior team members, while actively engaging with clients to ensure project delivery within established timelines and budgets, and to effectively navigate any changes that may arise.

They are looking for individuals with adept critical thinking skills, capable of delivering work with a high degree of autonomy. The projects are in a diverse range of locations and occasional travel, as well as the flexibility to work outside standard office hours, may be needed.

As part of your role, you will be contributing to progressive and inspiring projects, gaining exposure to innovative initiatives across various sectors. The structured Competency Framework will provide you with a clear roadmap for advancing your career within the company.

If you are motivated and ambitious, prepared to be a catalyst for change, we encourage you to reach out. It is an integral part of the mission to shape a sustainable future and work collaboratively towards this goal.

Key responsibilities:

* Conduct a variety of analyses relating to energy and carbon modelling. These may include Part L thermal modelling, operational energy calculations, embodied carbon calculations, circular economy strategy development, overheating and other thermal comfort assessments.
* Lead client and design team workshops ensuring clear and articulate communication.
* Collaborating closely with the key stakeholders to develop sustainable design strategies to produce energy and sustainability statements in support of planning applications.
* Take ownership and deliver on key project workstreams.
* Support the delivery of sustainability assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.
* Collaborating with other members of the team on R&D initiatives, ensuring to remain at the forefront of the industry.
* Support the training and development of junior members of the team.

What you’ll need to succeedQualifications/skills requirements:
Please note that as we are recruiting for multiple positions, it is not expected that you will have expertise in all the listed skills. You will be expected to have strengths in some but be willing to gain experience in others.

* Ability to obtain security clearance. (UK Citizen)
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
* Relevant industry experience.
* Understanding of Building Regulations Part L.
* Able to conduct energy, carbon, and/or comfort calculations using dynamic simulation packages such as IESVE, Tas, Energy Plus, or DesignBuilder.
* Ability to conduct non-domestic energy assessments for planning.
* Knowledge of whole life-cycle carbon assessments (preferably using One Click LCA).
* Facilitating circular economy workshops with key stakeholders.
* Certification in relevant sustainability frameworks (LEED, BREEAM, WELL, etc.) is desirable.
* Experience in HVAC modelling for operational energy assessments is desirable.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex sustainable design concepts to clients, team members, and stakeholders.

What you’ll get in return
*A collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity
Competitive compensation and benefits
*To be part of a high-end consulting and engineering service for projects worldwide
*The possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours
*A range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.


What you need to do now
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