Head of Sustainability

Head of Sustainability
Building Services Engineering
South East London | Hybrid Working
Up to & around £100,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced sustainability professional to lead and grow a Building Services Sustainability & Building Physics team within a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy.

This role will suit an ambitious leader passionate about driving low-carbon design, energy optimisation and sustainable solutions across the built environment.

Either someone who is currently working at Principal level and seeking a step up in responsibilities, or an established leader in a similar position, around Associate/AD level.

The Role:
Reporting to the Building Services Director, you will lead and develop a small but growing Sustainability & Building Physics team, initially delivering a strong pipeline of existing projects while driving the long-term growth of the division.

The role will involve delivering energy, carbon and sustainability strategies across a diverse range of projects, supporting work-winning activity, leading client engagement, overseeing building performance and energy modelling services, and driving sustainability certification delivery including BREEAM, LEED and PassivHaus standards.

You will also play a key role in shaping the wider ESG and sustainability strategy across the business while helping develop future service offerings and capabilities.

What We’re Looking For:
• Degree qualified in Engineering or Sustainability
• 8+ years’ industry experience
• Strong understanding of sustainable building design & construction
• Knowledge of BREEAM, LEED, PassivHaus, SKA & EnerPHit
• Experience within building physics, energy modelling & carbon reduction
• Excellent client-facing & leadership skills
• Understanding of BIM integration & digital twin technologies

What’s On Offer:
• Salary up to and around £100,000 for the right individual
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Bonus & incentive schemes
• Health cash plan & life assurance
• Car benefit scheme
• Professional qualification support
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Long service awards & wellbeing initiatives
• Genuine opportunity to shape and lead a growing sustainability function

For a quicker application, contact Jevon Astley-Jones directly or apply here.