We’re Hiring: Principal Sustainability Consultant (Energy focus) in Cardiff

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including sustainability, acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, and security. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. In joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects across all sectors. The Sustainability discipline is an industry leader in its approach to sustainable design, construction and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the discipline thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture. This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole.

About the role:

• Act as Discipline (sustainability) Project Lead for medium to large scale projects at all RIBA stages including the delivery of documents to support outline and detailed planning submissions.
• Act as Workstream Lead, taking ownership on delivery, supporting senior team members in project delivery of large scale projects.
• Develop and coordinate resource and project plans where acting as Discipline Project Lead and support Discipline Project Lead in the development of resource plans where acting as Workstream Lead.
• Lead workshops with the client and design team and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.
• Be responsible for undertaking and supporting others on a range of detailed analyses, including energy compliance calculations such as Building Regulations Part L and energy performance certificates, advanced building performance modelling such as overheating/thermal comfort assessment, operational energy assessment, and energy strategies in support of planning and design development.

Support in-house Technical Excellence communities in advancing the firm's knowledge to allow us to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry. Support the mentoring and training of junior members of the team in workstream delivery, consultancy and project planning.

What we are looking for:

• Detailed knowledge, competence and qualifications in a selection of the following fields: Energy and building performance consultancy, advanced simulation capabilities including Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES, Energy Performance Certificates, Building Regulations Part O assessment, thermal comfort assessments, operational energy assessment including CIBSE TM54, ApacheSIM and ApacheHVAC.
• Demonstrable experience in project leadership, including resource planning.
• Experience in the local market and London market would be particularly advantageous.
• NABERS UK design for performance, parametric building/energy performance analysis (e.g. Rhino), developing fee proposals.

About you:

• Experience working within sustainability consultancy, looking for a new challenge within a practice at the forefront of our field.
• Qualified and recognised in industry, preferably working towards Chartered status.
• Expertise and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• Confidence in leading energy workshops with design teams.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines for multiple projects.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity.
• Experience of supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

How to apply:

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations:

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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