Associate Director – Modelling and Energy Strategy in Cardiff

Turley are seeking to recruit an ambitious Associate Director to expand our modelling service and energy strategy work, as part of our growing Sustainability and ESG team. The opportunity is for someone to take a leading technical and business development role within the team, focussing on the performance of new buildings, retrofits, and portfolios.

We are looking for someone experienced in building modelling software and other modelling services more generally, decarbonisation pathways, national legislation, and planning policy. We would also expect strong project management, business development, and client relationship management skills.

The key activities of this role are:

• Lead projects, developing strategies supported by modelling to meet the needs of clients, national legislation, and local planning policy.
• Analysis of existing asset portfolios to understand their needs to make a transition to net zero and other standards.
• Assist with the upskill and development of junior members of the team.
• Undertake business development to grow the service, identifying opportunities and adapting to the changing legislative landscape.
• Produce high quality fee proposals.
• Manage and deliver projects to budgets and deadlines.
• Support the production of evidence for BREEAM assessments.

Our preferred locations are Cardiff, London, Manchester and Birmingham, but can be flexible for the right candidate.

Necessary Skills and Experience

• Development of energy strategies and decarbonisation roadmaps, clearly communicated through reports and meetings with clients.
• Overheating and thermal comfort.
• Daylight and shadowing modelling, in the context of local policy and Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and ability to develop complex spreadsheets.
• Understanding of local planning policy depending on location e.g. Places for Everyone, London Plan.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Techno-economic analysis for financial or environmental return.
• Corporate sustainability / net zero drivers – such as GRESB, SBTi, CRREM, MEES.
• VBA.
• EPC accreditation.
• Understanding of smart and renewable energy systems.

In return, we offer a fantastic working environment in an employee owned business. There is a combination of good salaries and conditions, bonuses and a thriving environment. All of this within a growing business with great career opportunities.

“Turley is a great place to work. During my time here I have worked on interesting and varied projects, learnt new skills, all whilst working alongside a friendly and supportive team. The positive company culture and support for wellbeing is really tangible.” Senior Consultant, Sustainability and ESG

About Turley

To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website.

How to apply

If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by following the Apply Now link below or email careers@turley.co.uk, providing your CV and a covering letter. We welcome applications directly and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment. Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we’re actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team (careers@turley.co.uk).