Associate or Senior Associate - Sustainability - Energy in London

Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. We are engineers of human experiences, problem solvers who care how a space makes you feel when you step inside – who bring buildings to life. We overcome every challenge with ingenuity, determination, and pride.

We take personal responsibility to achieve a shared vision, combining strong relationships with technical excellence. When we embark on a project journey, we are making a commitment to the client and to each other. We are committed to demonstrating how positively balancing human-centric design with planet-conscious solutions is the ultimate measure of success through our North Star vision.

Our clients are industry leading, always striving to achieve the best and to push the boundaries of sustainability. We work on a wide range of projects in most sectors. For example, with a focus on human-centred, environmentally sustainable design, Hoare Lea delivered the world’s first workplace fit-out to achieve both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold (One New St Square). Our DfP pioneer project (Timber Square) became the UK’s first NABERSUK Design for Performance project to achieve a 5* design reviewed target rating.

At Hoare Lea you’ll have the opportunity to not just work on exciting projects such as these, but to also engage with the industry. Hoare Lea regularly collaborates with UKGBC, CIBSE and were one of the first to sign up to support the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative. You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes and gain knowledge across all sectors. With a structured Career Paths Framework, you’ll have a clear understanding of the pathway for advancing your career.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, 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 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

The role involves being the Technical Leader for energy performance activities within the London office. You will be the source of technical expertise and leadership, developing and refining the products we offer to our clients, and driving excellence and consistency across our projects. You will lead forums for sharing knowledge, developing capability, training, thought-leadership, innovation, and research.

This role focuses on technical leadership, line management, project delivery, and Business Development. As part of the role you will:

• Take ownership and lead the energy workstream within the sustainability team.
• Deliver the energy workstream on large scale projects with industry leading clients.
• Be in a Client facing role, attending project meetings and disseminating the brief within the project team.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of the energy team.
• Report energy resourcing requirements to the project lead team.
• Contribute to the development of other team members.
• Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.
• Collaborate with MEP colleagues and support development of energy modelling expertise within MEP teams.

As well as project-related work, the business engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of the Group’s work to those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.

What we are looking for:

• Detailed knowledge, competence and qualifications in energy strategies, Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES, NABERS UK modelling, In-Use energy modelling and assessment, Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments.
• Experience working within a sustainability consultancy.
• A degree in an applicable field and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• An in-depth understanding of London planning requirements.
• Confidence in leading sustainability workshops with design teams.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Qualified and recognized within the industry with Chartered status.
• Experienced team leader/line manager.
• An excellent communicator who enables, promotes, and drives technical excellence for the ultimate benefit of the client.

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.

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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