Energy & Sustainability Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy seeks a Building Physics Team Lead in Bristol. This role involves leading the delivery of high-quality building physics solutions, advising clients on performance optimization, and building a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in building physics and strong leadership qualities. This is a career-defining opportunity to influence strategy and work on landmark projects in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building physics assessments.
• Strong leadership qualities ready to mentor and grow a team.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality building physics solutions.
• Advise clients on performance optimization.
• Build and grow a dedicated team.

Skills

Building physics assessments (SAP, dynamic thermal modelling)

Low-carbon design

Leadership qualities

Communication and report-writing skills

Business development

Job description

Overview

Energy & Sustainability Team Lead – Head office in Bristol – Salary up to £55k plus Benefits

Lead the Future of Building Performance – Building Physics Team Lead | Bristol | Hybrid

Zest4Talent is excited to be partnering with a leading building services consultancy that’s expanding its MEP division — and they’re looking for a Building Physics Team Lead to shape the future of their building performance capability.

This is a career-defining opportunity to build and lead your own team, work on innovative projects from concept through to completion, and be the go-to technical expert trusted by clients across a wide range of sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of high-quality building physics solutions — from SAP, SBEM and Part L modelling to daylight and thermal comfort assessments.
• Advise clients on performance optimisation, balancing sustainability, practicality, and cost.
• Build and grow a dedicated team — coaching, mentoring, and shaping the future direction of the service.
• Represent the business as a trusted advisor, influencing projects from early strategy to final delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in building physics assessments (SAP, dynamic thermal modelling, EPC , TM52/TM59/TM54, daylight analysis, etc.).
• A deep understanding of low-carbon design and how to achieve performance targets in the real world.
• Strong leadership qualities — ready to recruit, mentor and grow a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the confidence to present complex ideas clearly.
• Bonus points if you’re Chartered (or on the way), have cross-sector experience, or enjoy business development and winning work.

Why This Role?

Because it’s not just another consultancy job. It’s a genuine leadership opportunity — a blank page where you can build something new, influence strategy, and see your ideas brought to life on landmark projects.

If you’re ready to take that next step and lead with impact, we’d love to talk.

For this role you must be a UK , visas cannot be supported.

How to Apply / Additional Information

If you are looking for a new challenge within a progressive company and are interested in this opportunity, please contact Matt at [e-mail] or call 07968441234. All applications are handled with the strictest of confidence.

If you do not hear from us within seven days, then your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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