Head Of Sustainability

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

Job summary

A specialist Building Services Consultancy in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Head of Sustainability. You will maintain strong client relationships, lead project delivery in sustainability, and manage external sub-consultants. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in sustainability consultancy. This position promises a competitive salary, private healthcare, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Competitive salary with genuine progression opportunities

Private healthcare

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience within sustainability consultancy in the built environment.
• Understanding of financial and resource management.
• Knowledge of sustainability rating systems and operational energy assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop strong existing client relationships.
• Lead all aspects of project delivery within the sustainability service area.
• Procure and manage specialist external sub-consultants.

Skills

Strong project leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Client-facing capabilities

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or built environment discipline

Tools

Dynamic simulation software

Mechanical design principles

Job description

Head of Sustainability

Manchester

Penguin Recruitment are proud to be representing a specialist Building Services and Design Consultancy who are currently looking for a dedicated Head of Sustainability to join their growing team in Manchester.

Benefits of the role:

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

Duties for Head of Sustainability:

• Maintain and develop strong existing client relationships
• Support the growth of new services and client marketing initiatives
• Lead all aspects of project delivery within the sustainability service area
• Procure and manage specialist external sub-consultants

Requirements of the Candidate:

• A degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a built environment discipline
• Experience within sustainability consultancy in the built environment
• Strong project leadership skills and the ability to positively represent the business within design teams
• Proven client-facing capabilities across multiple project stages
• Understanding of financial and resource management
• Knowledge of dynamic simulation software, mechanical design principles, sustainability rating systems, planning considerations, operational energy assessments, and life cycle assessments (highly desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including high-quality report writing

Interested in this or other roles in Sustainability and Energy, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position