Head Of Sustainability

Penguin Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Building Services and Design Consultancy in Liverpool is looking for an experienced Head of Sustainability. This senior leadership position allows you to shape and grow the sustainability service, with key responsibilities including leading project delivery, maintaining client relationships, and supporting business development. Candidates need a degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field and proven consultancy experience. Strong project leadership and communication skills are essential. This is a permanent position offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Private healthcare

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability consultancy in the built environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a positive representation in multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of planning requirements and life cycle assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Lead project delivery across sustainability services.
• Support the growth of new services and contribute to marketing initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing experience

Communication skills

Financial and resource management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or built environment discipline

Tools

Dynamic simulation software

Sustainability rating systems

Job description

Head of Sustainability – Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is proud to partner with a specialist Building Services and Design Consultancy that is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Sustainability to join its expanding Manchester team.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to shape and grow the sustainability service while playing a key role in client delivery and business development.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary with genuine career progression opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Healthcare cash plan

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients
• Support the growth of new services and contribute to client marketing initiatives
• Lead all aspects of project delivery across the sustainability service offering
• Procure, manage, and coordinate specialist external sub-consultants

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or another built environment discipline
• Proven experience within sustainability consultancy in the built environment
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to represent the business positively within multidisciplinary design teams
• Demonstrated client-facing experience across multiple project stages
• Sound understanding of financial and resource management
• Knowledge of dynamic simulation software, mechanical design principles, sustainability rating systems, planning requirements, operational energy assessments, and life cycle assessments (highly desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including high-quality report writing

If you are interested in this role or other opportunities within Sustainability and Energy, please contact Caitlin Richards at Penguin Recruitment.

This is a permanent position.

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.