Associate Director - Building Physics/Sustainability

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading built environment consultancy seeks an experienced Associate Director in Building Physics to join their team. This role involves overseeing thermal comfort assessments, managing projects, mentoring specialists, and engaging with clients to promote sustainability solutions. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and demonstrate significant experience in building physics and sustainability.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + Bank/Public holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Equipment for home-working

Qualifications

• Strong track record in building physics/sustainability solutions.
• Experience in consultancy services for private and public sectors.
• Extensive project experience with technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee thermal comfort and overheating assessments.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a building services design consultancy with almost 100 years of history delivering mechanical, electrical, and sustainability design solutions for a wide range of sectors across the built environment.

Since the rise of net zero, they have incorporated sustainability into the core of all their projects and have built a strong track record in delivering environmentally friendly and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Their team of engineers, consultants, and technicians are highly qualified and experienced building services and sustainability professionals who have helped shape the organization into a successful engineering consultancy.

Our client has created a thriving and secure environment for their staff, enabling them to work confidently and with the support of the company to develop efficient engineering design solutions that meet client and end-user expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Director in Building Physics to join a leading built environment consultancy. The role is ideal for a seasoned consultant looking to elevate their career by managing projects, engaging directly with clients, and mentoring a growing team of specialists.

Your new role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and deliver thermal comfort and overheating assessments.
• Collaborate with Design Analysts to generate accurate 3D models and data analysis.
• Produce technical reports and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, promoting expertise in building physics and sustainability.
• Identify new business opportunities and support the growth strategy of the consultancy.
• Mentor junior colleagues, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Stay up to date with regulatory standards, research, and advancements in environmental design.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• A proven track record in the built environment delivering building physics/sustainability solutions across multiple sectors.
• Significant experience in the concepts, theories, practicalities of building physics/sustainability design and compliance requirements.
• Experience delivering consultancy services for private and public sector clients.
• Extensive project experience, necessitating high levels of technical competence with a strong focus and track record of the delivery of designs and processes.
• Ability to influence senior management and industry peers and positively challenge decisions and processes.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire a team.
• Good commercial awareness, business management skills, and results orientation.
• Customer-focused with a high level of relationship management skills.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach to clients and colleagues.

What you'll get in return

• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave + Bank/Public holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Equipment for home-working - 2 monitors, laptop, phone, etc.