Description
Job Title: Senior Associate / Technical Director
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development, maintenance and validation of complex energy models using IES VE for a range of building types.
* Oversee and coordinate sustainability and energy strategies to support planning applications, including compliance with National requirements.
* Manage and mentor local office and regional teams, allocating resources, reviewing work, and ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards.
* Provide expert advice on sustainable design, energy performance and carbon reduction to internal teams and external clients.
* Integrate outcomes from LCA/WLCA, circular economy principles and relevant sustainability frameworks into project strategies.
* Lead the implementation and optimisation of NABERS and other performance-based rating tools on relevant projects.
* Contribute to business development activities, including client relationship management, proposals and participation in key bids.
* Champion innovation and best practice in building performance, driving the adoption of new tools, processes and standards across the team.
Key Requirements:
* Degree in an appropriate field, Engineering, Architecture, Sustainability / Energy.
* Significant industry experience (typically over 10 years) in Sustainability, building performance, energy modelling or sustainable design.
* Proven leadership experience.
* Advanced practical experience with IES VE for energy modelling and performance analysis.
* Experience working with BREEAM, WELL, LEED or similar sustainability certification schemes.
* Exposure to LCA/WLCA methodologies and circular economy approaches on live projects.
* Strong understanding of NABERS or equivalent performance-based rating systems.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex technical issues clearly.
Desirable Skills:
* Relevant accreditations such as Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) and Low Carbon Energy Assessor (LCEA).
* Previous experience in a consultancy environment with regional or multi-office responsibilities.
* Track record of contributing to thought leadership, technical guidance or industry working groups.