Sustainability Associate or Associate Director

Atelier Ten; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Flexible working environment

Matched pension contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured training and career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in Manchester is seeking a visionary candidate to lead multidisciplinary projects and champion sustainability. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of experience in design consultancy and a passion for climate-positive outcomes. Responsibilities include managing projects, mentoring teams, and liaising with clients. This full-time role offers generous paid time off and a modern working environment.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in a design consultancy, architectural or engineering practice.
• Deep technical knowledge in sustainability and environmental design.
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary projects, managing budgets, timelines and design quality.

Responsibilities

• Champion sustainable and climate-positive design outcomes.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all design phases.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to your team.
• Manage programmes, resources and finances on environmental projects.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Drive business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Sustainability and environmental design

Project management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Tools

BREEAM

LEED

Job description

Overview

At Atelier Ten, we champion sustainable, high‑performance building design. We help architects, engineers, owners and other stakeholders create elegant, efficient and climate‑positive spaces.

What is this role on a high level?

We are seeking a visionary candidate to lead multidisciplinary projects, innovate design solutions and champion client relationships in our Manchester office.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Champion sustainable and climate‑positive design outcomes.
• Apply sustainability expertise to deliver efficient, environmentally responsible solutions.
• Align all project outputs with our ethos of elegant simplicity, environmental sensitivity, and technical excellence.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all design phases.
• Coordinate effectively between internal disciplines and external clients, stakeholders and consultants.
• Ensure technical quality, compliance, performance and consistency across all design outputs.
• Manage programmes, resources and finances on environmental projects.
• Mentor, provide technical guidance and leadership to your team.
• Recruit, develop and foster a motivated and collaborative team culture.
• Act as a key liaison for clients and external stakeholders, managing expectations and building long‑term relationships.
• Represent Atelier Ten at industry events and professional forums, enhancing visibility and thought leadership.
• Undertake business development and proposal writing for environmental services.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in a design consultancy, architectural or engineering practice.
• Deep technical knowledge in sustainability and environmental design, with a track record of delivering sustainable, high‑performance solutions.
• Experience with benchmarking such as BREEAM, LEED or carbon/impact assessments.
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary projects, managing budgets, timelines, and design quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire clients and team members alike.
• Passionate about sustainable design and aligned with our commitment to climate‑positive outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize and think strategically about project timing and information delivery.
• Proactive, autonomous and self‑motivated; you thrive on making things happen and taking ownership.

What we offer

• Generous paid time off from day one, with an additional four weeks of paid time off for long service.
• A flexible, modern working environment that supports work‑life balance.
• Matched pension contributions and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Structured training and clear career progression opportunities within a growing and forward‑thinking organisation.
• Mutual respect and support from colleagues and leadership.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design Services, Construction, and Building Construction

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom