Head of Sustainability

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for a Head of Sustainability in London, responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team and driving business growth in sustainability services. This role offers autonomy, a competitive salary, and a clear pathway to a Director-level position, making a significant impact within the organization.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

BUPA private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Flexible hybrid working model

Clear pathway to Director-level position

Qualifications

• Strong consultancy background leading sustainability services.
• Experience managing a team and running a business unit.
• Confidence in communication and client pitching.

Responsibilities

• Leading a multi-disciplinary sustainability team.
• Overseeing service line performance and client relationships.
• Growing the sustainability offering through business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business Development

Consultancy

Technical Credibility

Education

First degree in engineering

Postgraduate degree in sustainability

Job description

Job Description

Ready to lead and grow a sustainability function at the heart of the built environment?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy to recruit a Head of Sustainability – a commercially focused leadership role driving both technical excellence and business growth across a broad range of sustainability services.

Based in London with hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days WFH), this is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role with full responsibility for team performance, service development, and strategic direction – all while working alongside experts in architecture, MEP, project management and surveying.

Why this role?

This is a leadership role with real autonomy – managing a multi-skilled team delivering retrofit consultancy, BREEAM, lifecycle carbon, ESG strategies, and planning support. The consultancy has a strong reputation in the public sector, and the sustainability team is seen as a key growth driver for the future.

You’ll lead the function as a standalone business unit, supported by board-level leadership but trusted to make the technical and commercial decisions. It’s ideal for someone who thrives on ownership and visibility – and wants to take a team and service offering to the next level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary sustainability team across energy, carbon, planning, retrofit and certification services (such as BREEAM)
• Taking ownership of service line performance, client relationships, bids, and commercial delivery
• Overseeing technical quality and acting as third signatory on all key outputs
• Growing the sustainability offering through market insight, business development and cross-discipline collaboration
• Representing the team internally and externally at events, forums and with clients
• Supporting the wider business with internal ESG reporting and carbon planning initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Strong consultancy background with experience leading sustainability services in the built environment
• First degree in engineering (e.g. mechanical, building services) – essential
• Postgraduate degree in sustainability or related subject – desirable
• Experience managing a team and running a business unit or cost centre
• Confident communicator, able to win work, pitch to clients and represent the company externally
• Technically credible across key UK sustainability frameworks including PAS 2035/2038, lifecycle assessment, and BREEAM

What’s on Offer

• Salary in the region of £85,000 – £100,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• BUPA private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Clear pathway to Director-level position for the right candidate
• Full autonomy to lead, shape and grow your team and service line

This isn’t just another consultancy role - it’s a chance to lead from the front, define your career trajectory, and make a real impact in a growing, strategically important team.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.