Head of Energy and Sustainability

Green Recruitment Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP Design Consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Head of Energy and Sustainability to develop and execute their sustainability strategies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in carbon neutrality, building regulations, and managing multiple projects. Responsibilities include establishing client relationships for new business development, advising on sustainability issues, and leading company initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of energy and sustainability within a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in carbon neutrality and Net Zero Carbon Roadmaps.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Strong communication skills for client presentations and CPDs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Energy & Sustainability strategy.
• Advise on carbon neutrality and local authority energy requirements.
• Build client relationships to drive business development.

Skills

Energy & Sustainability strategy execution

Knowledge of Building Regulations Part L

Understanding of BREEAM and Sustainability Statements

Project management

Client relationship building

Job description

Overview

An Independent MEP Design Consultancy who are closing in on their 70th birthday is looking for a Head of Energy and Sustainability to join their respected teams.

The firm has won a host of awards including accolades like ‘Best Places to Work’ and boast some of the best employee retention rates in the industry.

Main Responsibilities

Technical

• Build, encourage and execute the Energy & Sustainability strategy for the Company.
• Cover all major Energy & Sustainability issues with Project Managers.
• Advise the Company on achieving and maintaining carbon neutrality.
• Take the lead on the development of Net Zero Carbon Roadmaps and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Have a full understanding of Building Regulations Part L.
• Understand the requirements of The London Plan and other local authority requirements regarding energy.
• Have knowledge of the passive design techniques – orientation/glazing ratios/U-values.
• Have knowledge of energy modelling and work with sub-consultants with regards to getting the modelling completed.
• Understand thermal modelling and work with sub-consultants with regards to getting the modelling completed.
• Understand BREEAM and able to undertake pre-assessments.
• Experience in writing Sustainability Statements based on BREEAM preassessments.
• The ability to guide clients on the implementation of district heating schemes.
• Provide CPDs on Energy & Sustainability topics to ‘educate’ on suitable subjects (internal and external)

Management

• Successful management of numerous concurrent projects, to meet both Company and Client objectives. Management to address the three principle issues of time, quality and cost.
• Capability to manage the expectation of others, displaying integrity in so doing, both within and external to the Company.
• Ownership of tasks and issues and taking responsibility for discharging these.

Business Development

• Build relationships with new Clients to bring in new business to the Company.
• Build relationships with existing Clients and other professionals which will engender new enquiries and secure future business for the Company.
• Help new business development by assisting with tender bid support and advise how the Company can differentiate our offer to win new projects.
• Generate presentation material and make presentations to external parties and potential Clients.
• Creation of thought leadership pieces on relevant energy and sustainability subjects, and presentation of such in online videos as appropriate.
• Take part in networking business and industry activities on behalf of the Company.
• Attend corporate functions and promote the Company with the objective of raising company and brand profile and securing new business.
• Lead on the “Footprints” publication.

Contact

For more information or to apply for the role please send your CV to;

Louis Blaser

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www.greenrecruitmentcompany.com

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