Principal Sustainability Engineer

Cibsejournal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Principal Sustainability Engineer to establish and lead a new Sustainability business unit. This role involves driving strategic initiatives, expanding sustainability services, and liaising with clients within the property and construction sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering sustainability services, strong client-facing skills, and relevant expertise in energy assessments. This position offers a competitive salary up to £75K, a 15% annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

CIBSE-approved Training and Development Program

Annual bonus up to 15%

Flexible working arrangement (one day in office)

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a new Sustainability business unit from the ground up.
• Drive new business opportunities and expand sustainability services.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and collaborate with the Founding Directors.

Skills

Sustainability consultancy

Client-facing skills

Commercial acumen

Low Carbon Energy Assessment

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.