Associate Director (Environmental Design, Energy)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – KSA branch is seeking an Associate Director, Energy Analyst in London. You will provide critical support on sustainability and energy strategies across various projects. This role requires strong experience in energy analysis, building physics, and effective leadership in team management.

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of regulations and tools used in energy assessment and lead initiatives to improve environmental design practices within the company.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with PartL compliance and energy strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of thermal comfort standards and regulations.
• Level 5 Low-Carbon Energy Assessors accreditation expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in energy analysis and sustainability consulting.
• Lead project workstreams for energy and thermal analysis.
• Develop and disseminate knowledge through workshops and seminars.

Skills

Building physics expertise

Energy analysis skills

Leadership

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field

Tools

IES-VE

EnergyPlus

Open Studio

Design Builder

MSExcel

Python

Job description

About the role

Associate Director, Energy Analyst – full‑time, London office. The role supports Atelier Ten’s integrated environmental design, building services engineering and lighting design consultancy. You will deliver environmental and sustainability advice across a wide range of projects, from master planning to detailed building design, using advanced simulation tools and building regulations expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in building physics, energy analysis, operational carbon, thermal performance and thermal comfort.
• Lead and maintain project workstreams for energy and thermal analysis, delivering accurate, timely outcomes using industry benchmarks and internal standards.
• Consult on sustainability, environmental design, building regulations (PartL, PartO, CIBSE, ASHRAE, ISO) and net‑zero carbon/energy strategies.
• Use analytical tools (IES‑VE, Rhino, Grasshopper, EnergyPlus, Open Studio, Design Builder, MSExcel, Python‑based tools) to simulate building service systems and deliver findings.
• Prepare and present reports, results, and presentations that clearly communicate recommendations to internal teams, external collaborators and clients.
• Act as the key point of contact for external collaborators and clients on all energy and thermal workstreams.
• Develop and disseminate knowledge through workshops, conferences, and internal knowledge‑transfer activities.
• Support Technical Directors in resource planning, project pipeline management, and future capability development.
• Manage profitability, technical capability, and financial performance of energy specialists; identify and report shortfalls.
• Conduct regular meetings with the energy analyst team to discuss technical issues, staff matters, and delivery, encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Lead staff training, tool development, and standardisation of methods to improve quality and effectiveness of energy workstreams.
• Represent the firm in outreach activities, generate business leads, and support marketing and business‑development initiatives.

Management and Leadership Duties

• Organise and delegate project tasks, maintain control of timelines and budgets, and manage client relationships.
• Present updates and status reports to Directors and Technical Directors.
• Recruit, organise, and schedule specialist support within the team and external contractors.
• Develop and implement fee arrangements for energy‑related project scopes.
• Facilitate long‑term talent growth by providing training, career progression opportunities, and external speaking/lecturing engagements.

Technical Competencies

• 7+ years of experience with PartL compliance, energy strategies and net‑zero design for a variety of building types in the UK.
• In‑depth knowledge of thermal comfort standards and regulations (PartO, CIBSE TM52, TM59, ASHRAE and ISO standards).
• Expertise in operational energy performance assessments (CIBSE TM54, NABERS UK, ASHRAE90.1).
• Proficiency in IES‑VE, EnergyPlus, Open Studio, Design Builder and the ApacheHVAC module; experience with other similar tools is acceptable.
• Strong analytical review skills, producing consistent, verifiable, and replicable deliverables.
• Ability to create and standardise new methods, tools and references to improve the quality of the team’s work.
• Knowledge of sustainability benchmarking systems (BREEAM, LEED, Living Building Challenge) and experience with metering and control of key building service systems.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Skills

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Level5 Low‑Carbon Energy Assessors accreditation (or equivalent) is expected.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent prioritisation, strategic thinking, and the ability to structure information for senior managers.
• Strong interpersonal, business acumen and communication skills.
• Effective IT skills in MSExcel and simulation tools; programming knowledge (Python, VBA) and CFD/FEM modeling are advantageous.
• All of the above skills should enable the applicant to develop, coordinate, and deliver low‑energy strategies across global scales of projects.

Additional Capabilities and Selections

• Prior knowledge of CIBSE Guides, TM39, TM52, TM54, TM59, TM61, TM63, CP1, AM10, AM11, AM13, AM16, AM17.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE Blackbooks and handbooks (Standards55,62.1,90.1,189).
• Experience with CFD, FEM, HVAC system design.
• BREEAMAP, LEEDAP, BEMP or similar chartership is preferred.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide a diverse and inclusive work environment in line with UK law.