At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainability projects and develop Net Zero Carbon strategies for diverse built environment projects.
- Company: Established multidisciplinary consultancy with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities to mentor junior team members.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for thought leadership and industry contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainability while leading innovative projects and teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in sustainability consultancy and strong understanding of Net Zero Carbon strategies.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate/Associate Director to join its growing Sustainability team. This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering sustainability and Net Zero Carbon strategies across a varied portfolio of built environment projects. The successful candidate will help lead project delivery, support team management, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the sustainability offering. There is a particular interest in individuals with experience leading embodied carbon strategies and wider decarbonisation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sustainability projects across a range of sectors and developments
- Manage client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams
- Support delivery of Net Zero Carbon and embodied carbon strategies
- Assist with team leadership, resource planning, and project forecasting
- Contribute to business development activities and client growth
- Lead presentations, technical meetings, and stakeholder engagement
- Support proposals, bids, and interviews
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Deliver sustainability modelling and analysis including energy, overheating, daylight, and building performance modelling
- Develop sustainability and energy strategies for projects at concept and delivery stages
- Contribute to industry thought leadership and technical publications
Requirements
- Significant experience within sustainability consultancy / built environment sustainability
- Strong understanding of Net Zero Carbon, embodied carbon, and sustainability strategy
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
- Confident engaging with clients, developers, investors, and design teams
- Leadership or team management experience
- Experience with IES VE and building performance modelling
- Knowledge of LCA/WLCA, BREEAM, WELL, LEED, Circular Economy, and planning policy requirements
- Chartered status or equivalent
What They’re Looking For
- Strong technical and commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead projects and mentor teams effectively
- Proactive and collaborative approach
- Focus on quality and continuous improvement
Associate/Associate Director - Sustainability in Edinburgh employer: Energy Jobline ZR
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