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Head of Sustainability - 6 Month FTC

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8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Sustainability to spearhead innovative, low-energy building solutions in the UK. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team, drive sustainability initiatives, and collaborate with global industry leaders. You will manage projects focused on carbon reduction, provide technical expertise in various sustainability frameworks, and mentor junior team members. This position promises exciting career growth opportunities within a forward-thinking consultancy committed to excellence and innovation in sustainable building practices. If you are passionate about making a difference in the built environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities
Collaborative Work Environment
International Team Experience
Engagement with Sustainable Projects

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in green building assessment and sustainability consultancy.
  • Expertise in building physics and carbon reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Sustainability Team to deliver assessment and design consultancy services.
  • Manage projects in Building Physics and Carbon Reduction.

Skills

Green Building Assessment
Sustainability Consultancy
Carbon Reduction Strategies
Building Physics
Business Development

Education

Degree in Engineering
Degree in Sustainability
Degree in Building Services

Tools

NABERS
BREEAM
LEED
TM65
Part O/Part L

Job description

Job Description

Head of Sustainability - Global Multi-Disciplinary
6 Month FTC
Up to £90k Pro Rata
City of London

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and drive sustainability in the built environment? A leading global multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Head of Sustainability to grow their UK team and deliver innovative, low-energy building solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead technical delivery, develop strategic sustainability services, and collaborate with international industry leaders.

About the Role

As the Head of Sustainability, you will:

  1. Lead the Sustainability Team to deliver sustainability assessment and design consultancy services.
  2. Manage and deliver projects in Building Physics, Carbon Reduction, Sustainable Building Design, and engineering.
  3. Provide technical expertise in NABERS, BREEAM, LEED, TM65, and Part O/Part L and embodied carbon assessments.
  4. Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies and provide guidance on sustainable design.
  5. Manage business development, client relationships, and bid support to grow the sustainability function.
  6. Mentor and develop junior team members, helping them advance their careers.
About You
  1. Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Building Services, or related field.
  2. Extensive experience in green building assessment and sustainability consultancy services.
  3. Expertise in ASHRAE 90.1 or 90.2, building physics (thermal bridging, air movement, wind, solar), and carbon reduction strategies.
  4. Proven experience in business development and growing sustainability services.
  5. Familiarity with Middle Eastern project experience is desirable.
Why Join?
  1. Work with a multidisciplinary, international team known for excellence and innovation.
  2. Shape and grow the sustainability function within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.
  3. Engage with cutting-edge sustainable projects that aim to improve building standards and reduce carbon footprints globally.
  4. Benefit from exciting career growth opportunities as part of a global network.

Whether you're working in larger corporate companies or a small SME, this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below; we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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