Associate Director - Sustainability

Associate Director – Sustainability London £65,000 - £80,000 This is a senior leadership position within a well-established sustainability team, offering the opportunity to lead major projects, manage and develop team members, and contribute to the wider growth of the sustainability function. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering sustainability strategies across complex developments, while also supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of sustainability workstreams on large, complex projects Acting as a key client contact and representing the sustainability function in meetings Managing team workload, resourcing, and project priorities Providing line management, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members Overseeing the production and quality of technical deliverables Supporting financial performance, including fee management and resource planning Leading sustainability and energy strategy development Delivering environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, and similar frameworks Overseeing analysis including embodied carbon, operational energy, overheating, and building performance Contributing to net zero carbon strategies and whole life carbon approaches Supporting research, innovation, and industry engagement initiativesKey experience and knowledge may include: Energy and sustainability strategy development Building performance modelling and energy assessments Operational and in-use energy analysis Overheating and thermal comfort modelling Environmental certification frameworks (e.g. BREEAM, WELL) Net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon assessments Planning documentation including energy and sustainability statements Circular economy principles and strategiesAbout the Candidate Proven experience within a sustainability consultancy environment Strong understanding of UK planning requirements, particularly within London Chartered status or equivalent professional recognition Demonstrated experience leading projects and managing teams Strong communication and client-facing skills Ability to lead workshops and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary design teams Passion for sustainability and delivering practical, high-impact solutions Experience supporting and developing junior team membersWhat’s on Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led sustainability projects Clear progression within a structured career framework Collaborative and supportive team culture Flexible working arrangements Comprehensive benefits package, including health cover and additional perks Strong focus on professional development and continuous learningIf you are interested in this Associate Director – Sustainability position, please contact Callum via (url removed)