Principal Sustainability Engineer

Human Capital Solutions UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

CIBSE-approved Training and Development Program

Flexible office attendance

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Sustainability Engineer to help establish a new sustainability business unit. This role involves driving business opportunities, expanding sustainability services, and engaging with clients while providing flexibility to work from the office just one day a week. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in delivering sustainability services and a strong commercial acumen, alongside the knowledge of Low Carbon Energy Assessments. Competitive compensation and bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sustainability and energy-related services within the built environment.
• Ability to win work through strong commercial and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a new Sustainability business unit.
• Drive new business opportunities and expand sustainability services.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Strong commercial and client-facing acumen

Low Carbon Energy Assessment

Overheating Analysis

Operational Energy Modelling

Job description

Principal Sustainability Engineer – To £75K + Package + 15% bonus

Are you a Principal Sustainability Consultant ready to step up into an Associate role?

Interested in driving meaningful environmental impact within a rapidly growing commercial real estate advisory firm?

This Property and Construction Consultancy is built on sustainability, social responsibility, and genuinely looking after its people.

As they expand their commitment to creating a more sustainable built environment, they are now looking for a Principal Sustainability Consultant to lead and grow a new Sustainability business unit from the ground up.

This is an opportunity for someone currently operating at a Principal level who’s ready to step into a true leadership role, one where you’ll help define strategy and roll up your sleeves to make things happen.

You’ll join a collaborative team and work closely with the Founding Directors. They also provide a CIBSE-approved Training and Development Program to support your path to chartership.

As a Principal Sustainability Consultant, you’ll be involved in driving new business opportunities, expanding their sustainability services, and acting as the main point of contact for clients.

In return, you’ll receive a guaranteed annual bonus of up to 15% and the flexibility of working in the office only one day per week. You’ll also be able to work on projects across the education, commercial office, and hospitality sectors.

Requirements

• Experience delivering sustainability and energy-related services within the built environment.
• Strong commercial and client-facing acumen, with the ability to win work.
• Experience in Low Carbon Energy Assessment, Overheating Analysis, and Operational Energy Modelling.