Associate Director/Technical Director - Building Performance Modelling Lead - West (Building Se[...]

WSP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate Director/Technical Director - Building Performance Modelling Lead to drive sustainable building solutions in high-profile projects. This role involves teamwork, business development, and leading multiple projects with a focus on energy, carbon, and sustainability goals. Ideal candidates must have deep knowledge of building performance modelling and relevant professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in delivering building performance modelling including Part L compliance.
• Understanding of energy strategy development for complex, multi-use developments.
• Proven experience managing project-related financial budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of sustainable building solutions for various projects.
• Co-ordinate sustainability delivery across design teams.
• Prepare high quality reports communicating project issues clearly.

Skills

Building performance modelling

Net Zero design

Bid support

Communication skills

Training coordination

Education

Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject

membership of a related professional institution

Low carbon energy assessor (LCEA)

NABERS assessor

Job description

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WSP have an excellent new role for an Associate Director/Technical Director - Building Performance Modelling Lead for the Western region to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions on high profile projects and major frameworks as part of a growing national team. This role will be based from either our Bristol or Cardiff offices for at least three days per week.

The Building Performance team primarily supports the UK business in terms of energy, carbon and holistic sustainability advice within the Built Environment. The team covers a central role in P&B multi-disciplinary projects coordinating all WSP disciplines towards the delivery of sustainable designs. While the team works on single building projects it also provides sustainability & energy master planning advice for both urban and semi-rural developments, as well as supporting the delivery of BREEAM, LEED, WELL and NABERS consulting services.

Reporting to our Regional Building Performance Lead you will help develop and grow the team’s offering across a range of sectors. The growing team will form a key part of our national Building Performance Network (BPN) within the Building Services Practice. The role will be client-facing, helping clients to understand how to define and fulfil their strategic goals towards net zero operational energy, embodied carbon and wider sustainability targets.

A little more about your role…

• We are looking for a Building Performance Modelling Lead to support the Building Performance Lead for the Western region in leading the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability leadership and co-ordination on major projects.
• Your role will involve leading the sustainable building design, with a particular focus on building performance modelling, for a diverse portfolio of projects and will require independent management of your own projects acting as the “sustainability lead”. You will also be responsible for the following;
• Developing the approach for sustainability across significant portfolios and major frameworks.
• Increase WSP’s profile in the industry, help secure new work and improve the quality and technical knowledge relating to Sustainable design.
• Undertaking business development activities including attending B2B Meetings with Clients and Professionals and attending Industry social events. Leveraging existing client relationships around the UK.
• Understand and support Client’s brief in matters of sustainability and translating their aspirations into practicable delivery models.
• Co-ordinate sustainability delivery across design teams and stakeholders internally and externally.
• Identify opportunities for cross selling of services and co-ordinating with WSPs experts across other teams within the business.
• Support the growth of the existing team through recruitment and development of existing staff.
• Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions.
• Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Expert knowledge of, and demonstrable experience in delivering, building performance modelling. Including as a minimum Part L compliance, TM52 and 59 overheating assessments and TM54 operational energy assessments.
• Understanding of energy strategy development for complex, multi-use developments
• Understanding and experience in Net Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials
• An understanding of, and demonstrable experience in, managing internal and project related financial budgets
• Bid support – supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design.
• An understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies
• An understanding of current planning policies across the UK – in relation to sustainability and Net Zero Targets
• Be able to effectively communicate complex technical information and non-technical information to clients both inside and outside the business.
• Presentation skills and time management.
• Able to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject
• Membership of a related professional institution and on the way to being or are already “Chartered” either engineer, scientist, energy manager or environmentalist.
• Low carbon energy assessor (LCEA)
• NABERS assessor

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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