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Principal / Associate Sustainability Engineer
City of London
Up to 80k
Are you a sustainability professional looking to lead and shape innovative design solutions? A leading global consultancy is seeking a Principal / Associate Sustainability Engineer to drive the delivery of key projects and provide leadership within their growing Property & Buildings division. If you have at least 6 years of experience delivering Building Physics or Whole Life Carbon services, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
About the Sustainability Team
This consultancy's Sustainability Team delivers innovative solutions across diverse sectors, including commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, life sciences, education, historic refurbishment, and defence projects. Their portfolio features prestigious UK and international projects across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, making this a dynamic and rewarding environment to grow your career.
With teams based across the UK and supported by an offshore team, the firm emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence to deliver impactful sustainability outcomes.
About the Role
As a Principal / Associate Sustainability Engineer, you will lead the delivery of sustainability services on major projects while mentoring and guiding your team. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the technical delivery of sustainability services in either Building Physics or Whole Life Carbon Analysis & Embodied Carbon.
* Providing strategic oversight on high-profile projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.
* Acting as the primary client contact, managing relationships, influencing design decisions, and driving business development.
* Coordinating and managing projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure seamless execution.
* Mentoring and supporting senior and junior team members, fostering growth and technical development.
* Preparing fee proposals
* Managing the resources and budgets of your team
What We're Looking For
* At least 6 years of experience delivering Building Physics (e.g., thermal or energy modelling) or Whole Life Carbon Analysis.
* Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing teams and mentoring colleagues.
* Strong client-facing and communication skills, with a proven track record of managing client relationships and influencing design decisions.
* A strategic mindset, capable of driving technical excellence while identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
* Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.
Why Join This Consultancy?
* Impactful Projects: Work on prestigious, high-profile projects in the UK and internationally.
* Leadership Opportunities: Be at the forefront of shaping a growing team and business unit.
* Career Development: Enjoy a clear path to further leadership roles, supported by a commitment to professional development.
* Collaborative Culture: Join a team of industry leaders dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.
Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.
Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
