Associate Director

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to guide business growth and manage client projects. The successful candidate will ensure high standards in IES modeling and lead a team dedicated to sustainability solutions. This role offers opportunities in a dynamic environment focused on achieving net-zero goals, with benefits including training, flexible working, and competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension and healthcare after qualifying period

Discretionary bonus

CPD, training, and professional development

Flexible working

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering or sciences (BEng or BSc) required.
• At least three years’ experience with IES VE essential.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIBSE or CEng preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and manage client requirements.
• Ensure IES modeling outputs meet high standards.
• Supervise a growing team of consultants.

Skills

Knowledge of NABERS UK

Experience with BREEAM credits

IES VE proficiency

Project management

Team leadership

Education

BEng or BSc in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

IES VE

ApacheHVAC

Job description

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Building Services engineering consultancy offering a wide array of strategic and technical skills and services. These range from building digital twins to traditional mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) advice and design. This unique combination helps asset owners and managers move from simply setting sustainability targets to achieving real, net-zero outcomes. They are an innovative and forward-thinking company involved in software development and research partnerships with local universities.

Role:

Seeking to recruit an ambitious and talented individual to help the directors lead on the next phase of rapid growth. The Associate Director will develop the business and services, manage client requirements, and lead a small but growing team of digital engineering and sustainability consultants.

A key responsibility is ensuring all IES modelling outputs are accurate and meet high standards. The candidate must balance legislative requirements with innovative thinking to meet and surpass the net zero carbon challenge in existing buildings. Experience with ApacheHVAC, understanding building operations, and delivering BREEAM credits are essential.

The company is a delivery partner for NABERS UK, and the successful applicant will shape their service offering related to this rating system and EPC requirements.

Their conceptual designs are likely to be implemented in supported assets, providing a unique opportunity to see projects from concept to operation and contribute to achieving net-zero.

Responsibilities:

• Use initiative with minimal supervision
• Interpret client instructions accurately and confidently in stakeholder discussions
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines proactively, ensuring timely delivery and crisis management
• Supervise and develop a high-performing team
• Identify and lead business development opportunities
• Produce clear client reports and technical documents

Essential Skills:

• A degree in engineering or sciences (BEng or BSc)
• At least three years’ experience with IES VE
• Knowledge of NABERS UK
• Experience with BREEAM credits (ENE, HEA04, etc.), BRUKL reports, energy strategies, NZC/Energy audits, LCC planning, and LCA calculations
• Professional accreditation such as MCIBSE, CIBSE Level 5 (EPC/BRUKL), CEng or IEng, ESOS Lead Assessor, BREEAM Assessor

Desirable Skills:

• Additional professional memberships and certifications such as MEI Chartered Energy Manager, IES VE ApacheHVAC

Benefits:

• Play a key role in a fast-growing, innovative company working with blue-chip clients like Abrdn, Fidelity International, and JLL
• Opportunity to push the boundaries of engineering and sustainability consultancy
• CPD, training, and professional development
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension and healthcare after qualifying period
• Discretionary bonus
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible working
• Headquarters in a regional area with affordable housing and a relaxed lifestyle

Application:

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