Sustainability Consultant (Overheating)

AES Sustainability Consultants Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Flexible hours

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

AES Sustainability Ltd in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Consultant with TM59 Overheating experience to deliver overheating assessments for major residential developments. This remote role supports Part O compliance and sustainability objectives.

The successful candidate will use DesignBuilder, work with clients and the design team, and manage a busy schedule, delivering high-quality consultancy and reports for planning and development stages.

Qualifications

• Be conversant with UK Building Regulations, especially Part O, and aware of Part L interactions.
• Demonstrable experience of using DesignBuilder software.
• Able to communicate with clients effectively via telephone, email and in person.
• Good numerical and analytical skills; strong English literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide TM59 overheating assessments using DesignBuilder to ensure Part O compliance.
• Manage projects with planning and tracking against deadlines, coordinating inputs and escalating issues.
• Engage with clients and design teams to meet sustainability requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare high-quality consultancy reports at land purchase and planning stages.

Skills

TM59 Overheating

DesignBuilder

Part O

Client communication

Self-management

Team collaboration

3D interpretation

M&E awareness

Education

OCDEA accreditation

Chemist or Energy assessor background

Tools

DesignBuilder

Job description

Sustainability Consultant (Overheating)

Who Are We?

AES Sustainability Ltd is an award-winning consultancy firm that works with some of the leading UK housebuilders and developers, delivering high quality energy and sustainability advice and assessments to the construction and property industries.

We're looking for a Sustainability Consultant with experience of delivering TM59 Overheating assessments in accordance with Part O regulations. In this remote role, you'll produce overheating assessments for major residential developments, supporting our clients in meeting Part O requirements and achieving their sustainability objectives. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about energy efficiency, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying flexible working and career development.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated sustainability consultant capable of producing TM59 assessments for large national developers ideally using DesignBuilder software. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building effective working relationships with colleagues and clients. Good attention to detail is essential as the role requires a high degree of accuracy and organisational skills.

Job Responsibilities

Provision of overheating assessments using DesignBuilder to ensure our clients achieve compliance with Part O

Managing projects comprising a small number of services, including planning and tracking progress against deadlines, coordinating inputs, and escalating issues where necessary

Active engagement with the client and design team to ensure that sustainability requirements are taken into consideration and achieved over the lifecycle of the development

Providing high quality consultancy and written reports at land purchase and planning stage to ensure that planning requirements are met

Utilisation of resources from within the team to ensure that the client receives timely, high-quality advice and assessments

Please note: This list covers the core responsibilities but isn’t exhaustive. As the team continues to grow and develop, there may be additional opportunities to contribute and take on new tasks to support the department.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Be conversant with Building Regulations throughout the UK, with particular expertise in Part O and awareness of how Part L requirements interact with compliance

Demonstrable experience of using DesignBuilder software

Able to communicate with clients effectively and confidently via telephone, email and face-to-face

Excellent computer skills and a good level of general education, particularly in Maths, Science and English

Ability to self-manage a busy and time-critical schedule of work

Be able to work independently and as part of a team

Client-focused with a commitment to providing high-quality support

Be an accredited On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA)

Experience in delivering SAP assessments (Part L), PSI Values, or SBEM would be advantageous, and we welcome candidates who are keen to broaden their expertise in these areas.

Have experience of providing consultancy at planning stage and writing energy/sustainability strategies

Have a good working knowledge of non-residential development

Have an ability to visualise in 3D and interpret technical drawings

Conversant with M&E specifications

What makes us unique:

• Striving for the highest quality
• Build collaborative and supportive relationships
• Value integrity and independence
• Be forward thinking and innovative

We are passionate about providing a flexible working environment, including remote working, flexible hours and early Friday finish.

We have built strong internal communication channels with team strategy and away days, company-wide social events through the year and a strong investment into internal growth and progression.

25 days annual leave allowance, plus statutory bank holidays

1 paid Community Day per year to volunteer in your community

Holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days

Contributory company pension scheme

Staff social events

Flexible hours

Life assurance

Electric vehicle scheme

AES is a proud equal opportunities employer.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as AES are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.