Principal Energy & Thermal Modelling Consultant

Zest 4 Talent; North Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainability is seeking a Principal Energy & Thermal Modelling Consultant based in Hertfordshire. You will lead projects on energy strategy and thermal comfort while mentoring junior colleagues. The ideal candidate has chartered status or is working on it, along with proven experience in Life Cycle Assessment. This hybrid opportunity offers a salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Chartered status (or working towards it) in a relevant professional body.
• Proven Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of sustainability standards.
• Outstanding communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on energy strategy and thermal comfort projects.
• Conduct residential overheating studies.
• Perform Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for sustainable decisions.
• Develop innovative sustainability approaches.
• Mentor junior colleagues and influence best practices.

Skills

Chartered status or working towards it

Life Cycle Assessment experience

Strong project management skills

Knowledge of building regulations

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Principal Energy & Thermal Modelling Consultant

Location: Hertfordshire (Flexible / Hybrid options available)

Salary : Up to £70,000 depending on experience

Are you passionate about shaping a more sustainable built environment? We are seeking an experienced Principal Energy & Thermal Modelling Consultant to lead on energy strategy, overheating analysis, thermal comfort projects, and sustainability-driven design across a range of sectors.

🔎 About the Role

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact consultancy services including :

• Part L compliance, energy strategies, and passive design analysis.
• Residential overheating and non-domestic thermal comfort studies.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to support sustainable decision-making.
• Leading multi-disciplinary projects from concept through to delivery.
• Developing innovative approaches to sustainability challenges.

This is a senior opportunity to demonstrate expertise, mentor junior colleagues, and influence both clients and industry best practice.

💡 What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who can bring :

• Chartered status (or working towards it) in a relevant professional body.
• Proven Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical knowledge of building regulations, policies, and sustainability standards.
• Outstanding communication, report-writing and client-facing skills.

Interested?

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