Associate/Associate Building Physics Director

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainability and innovation as an Associate Sustainability Director. In this impactful role, you will lead project delivery and mentor junior colleagues while ensuring that sustainability strategies meet client needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across various divisions, fostering collaboration and knowledge transfer. An established industry player, committed to diversity and inclusion, seeks passionate individuals eager to make a difference in their communities and beyond. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful change, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in energy and sustainability within engineering.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Chartered membership in relevant industry association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project delivery and mentor junior colleagues.
• Ensure timely delivery of sustainability tasks and client services.
• Identify and develop new service opportunities within the division.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Energy Efficiency Technologies

Sustainability Strategies

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

IESVE

STROMA FSAP

Microsoft Office

eQuest

Rhino or Sketchup

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world.

Working for HDR, you will be part of an organization that is 100-percent employee-owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfill your career aspirations.

As an Associate Sustainability Director, you will have the opportunity to work across the division and services to perform a support and delivery function, assisting the leadership team in ensuring the services meet the needs of our clients and are delivered successfully against internal requirements. Effectively deliver and lead the delivery of sustainability tasks with appropriate supervision: coordinating with internal divisions and project teams, other project disciplines, and the client. Support and advise internal and external project teams in targeting and achieving specific sustainability strategies and solutions. Proactively mentor and direct junior colleagues to ensure their professional development and task delivery is successful.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day service line project delivery and management responsibility for nominated team members.
• Professionally, proactively and successfully manage with support all aspects of your specialist division’s activities and services.
• Ensure successful management and delivery of modelling services to our Clients in a timely, integrated, and technically proficient manner.
• Proactively participate and manage team development activities, transfer of knowledge, and mentor junior colleagues to support the achievement of individual, team, performance, and development objectives.
• Maintain professional accreditation(s), awareness and understanding (e.g. CPDs) of relevant industry standards, regulations, legislation, and policies appropriate to the services of the division.
• Identify opportunities to invest, develop and offer new services within your service line Team and to support the technical delivery and offerings of the company.
• Understand the relationship and process of task delivery in relation to fee, resources and allocation of hours to ensure a timely delivery, meeting the objectives.
• Manage the gathering of data and financial information related to service line tasks.
• Undertake management and completion of administrative tasks relating to any part of the business as required, for example: timecards, marketing, HR, and procurement.
• Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Environmental / Sustainability / Energy / Building Services / Engineering related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject as a minimum. A Master’s Degree or equivalent is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience working within an energy and sustainability environment within a recognized engineering practice.
• Practitioner / chartered (or equivalent) member of an appropriate industry association E.g., IMechE/CIBSE
• Form of Accreditation in two or more of the following: LCC, LCEA (level 5), OCDEA
• Successfully delivered in each of the following studies: Part L – Domestic/ Part L - Non-domestic/ EPCs – Domestic/EPCs - Non-domestic, Thermal Comfort, BREEAM Credit Modelling/Overheating
• Delivery in the Data Center sector is highly advantageous
• Knowledge and ability to read Mechanical and Electrical Drawings and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and team working skills.
• Personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ and professional attitude at all times.
• Ability to cope with frequent and varied tasks and prioritize workload according to the needs of the service, always maintaining good working relationships.
• Skilled in project management and supervision.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Skilled in IESVE and STROMA FSAP software. Ideally, competent in using either Rhino or Sketchup.
• Able to establish excellent rapport and good working relationships within team(s), company, project teams, and with Clients.
• Good organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload, and keep to tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Demonstrated practical experience, competence, and proven expertise in evaluating state-of-the-art building designs and energy-efficiency technologies
• Thorough understanding of mechanical systems and controls and knowledge of the specialized requirements of highly technical facilities such as hospitals and laboratories
• Ability to develop detailed energy models with eQuest or other simulation software
• Experience working within the architectural design process
• Understanding of energy-efficient commercial lighting systems
• Availability to travel out of state
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to speak with confidence to building owners, facility personnel, contractors, architects, and engineers
• Excellent writing and documentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Sustainability and Resiliency

Job Posting

Sep 18, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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