Associate Director - Sustainability

Hays; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy seeks an Associate Director in Sustainability and Building Physics in Edinburgh. The role involves managing projects, engaging with prestigious clients, and mentoring a growing team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject and a track record in delivering sustainable solutions across various sectors.

Benefits

Annual Bonus - Discretionary

Enhanced Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + Bank/Public holidays

Private Healthcare

Equipment for home-working

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building physics/sustainability solutions across multiple sectors.
• Significant experience with building physics/sustainability design and compliance.
• Ability to influence senior management and peers within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver thermal comfort and overheating assessments.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior colleagues, supporting their technical and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Job description

Your new company
Our client is a highlyrespected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with 70+ years of richhistory and origins in Edinburgh. Their offices are spread out acrossEdinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Fort William, Manchester and London, and theydeliver projects UK wide across every discipline and sector.

Their leadership takespride in leading from the front, with every project they deliver being led byone of their directors. This aligns with the foundations their business lieson, Integration, Adaptability, Personal Service, and Innovation.

Our client ispresenting an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Director inSustainability and Building Physics to join a leading built environmentconsultancy. The role is ideal for a seasoned consultant looking to elevatetheir career by managing projects, engaging directly with prestigious 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 peers within the industry 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 ability with good communication skills and a professional approach to clients and other company employees.

What you'll get in return

• £65,000 to £85,000 (DoE)
• Annual Bonus - Discretionary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave + Bank/Public holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Competitive perks package
• Flexible working
• Equipment for home-working

What you need to do now
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