Associate/Associate Director Sustainability - Benchmarking

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate / Associate Director to grow and strengthen our Benchmarking services and teams within our either our Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.

From local authorities to universities and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we're proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future. You'll be part of a collaborative and growing team across the UK, and will help with the development and delivery of a pipeline of exciting and complex projects.

We have a true enthusiasm for what we do. If you do too, we'd love to hear from you!

As an inclusive employer we are open to flexible working arrangements to suit people's personal circumstances. We welcome applicants who are seeking part-time or full-time hours and promote hybrid working within our teams!

So, what will you be responsible for?

This is an opportunity for you to develop our growing SES offering locally, as part of a wider team across the UK. You will be naturally proactive and help support the development of the local service offering in response to evolving national and local legislative drivers.

Your key responsibilities will be to provide support in the following areas (list not exhaustive):

• Leading the delivery of BREEAM projects.
• Part L, Energy Strategies and LCA assessment.
• Managing your own workload and meeting project deadlines.
• Reviewing project details and developing targets for sustainability.
• Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assessing this against the project's targets and providing feedback or follow-up.
• Setting up and maintaining projects via the project evidence tracker.
• Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members.
• Producing reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams.
• Attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets.
• Reviewing the performance of designated projects on a monthly basis and updating the teams' project tracker with progress information.
• Assisting in preparing bids and proposals for new work.
• Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practices and processes.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings.

Our Smart Energy & Sustainability division:

This is the elevator pitch. We're helping clients to unlock cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy and maximise the potential economic and environmental value of their projects whilst delivering on wider environmental and sustainability principles. As a team, we are passionate about addressing the climate and energy challenge with positive solutions. As a business, we are committed to being net-zero by 2030, we're signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative and we're also active members of the UK Green Building Council and Business in the Community.

Our work across the wider team includes:

• Net-zero carbon studies at project and master planning levels
• Planning application support documents including energy strategy and environmental assessments
• Climate change studies
• ESG strategy
• Life-Cycle Carbon and Cost Analyses (LCCA)
• Renewable energy development and consultancy
• Carbon management verification

Our team is a unique blend of engineers and consultants, allowing us to deliver a wide range of project inputs for our clients from the earliest inception stages and onwards.

Most importantly, you'll find us a lively, good-spirited team, excited about what we're doing and enjoying each other's company, and we'll be sure to give you a warm welcome too.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Hold a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher.
• Qualified BREEAM Assessor.
• Qualified BREEAM Advisory Professional (AP).
• Background in building physics/environmental design, environmental science or sustainability related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques.
• Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability legislation.
• Knowledge of technical ability in building services related disciplines.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment.
• Ability to manage projects with a proven track record of project delivery.
• Client relationship management skills.
• Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable) and LCA experience (OneClick LCA preferable).
• Experience developing and managing others.
• Emerging business development and sales skills.

We are also keen to know if you can offer any of these attributes:

• Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques and experience with software such as IES Virtual Environment etc.
• Knowledge of or technical ability in energy/renewables/built environment/environmental science-related disciplines.
• An ability to apply analytical skills across a range of scales (i.e. buildings, campuses, cities).
• Experience in presenting analytical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of structural engineering, architectural design and materials specification and supply chains.
• Experience in producing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
• Qualifications within PAS 2050/2060/2080 standards.
• Experience in using CIBSE TM65 embodied carbon calculation methodology.
• Capability to lead a team and develop new products in an ever-expanding market.
• Graphic design capabilities including the ability to use software packages such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and BlueBeam.
• Ability to develop digital toolkits for use internally and by clients.

What's great about the Stantec Group

As a global design leader with over 30,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, the Stantec Group is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you're just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone's ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we're stronger together. By merging Hydrock's capabilities with Stantec's multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we're uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through "Stantec in the Community" initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

The Stantec Group champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we're committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask to be made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you've applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application.

If shortlisted, you'll first connect with our Talent Acquisition Team for a pre-screening call (about 30 minutes) to discuss your motivation and interest in the role. From there, successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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