Associate Director/Senior – Birmingham

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Job Title: Senior Associate / Associate Director

Location: Birmingham

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 – £80,000

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, maintenance and validation of complex energy models using IES VE for a range of building types.
  • Oversee and coordinate sustainability and energy strategies to support planning applications, including compliance with National requirements.
  • Manage and mentor local office and regional teams, allocating resources, reviewing work, and ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards.
  • Provide expert advice on sustainable design, energy performance and carbon reduction to internal teams and external clients.
  • Integrate outcomes from LCA/WLCA, circular economy principles and relevant sustainability frameworks into project strategies.
  • Lead the implementation and optimisation of NABERS and other performance-based rating tools on relevant projects.
  • Contribute to business development activities, including client relationship management, proposals and participation in key bids.
  • Champion innovation and best practice in building performance, driving the adoption of new tools, processes and standards across the team.

Key Requirements

  • Degree in an appropriate field, Engineering, Architecture, Sustainability / Energy.
  • Significant industry experience (typically over 10 years) in Sustainability, building performance, energy modelling or sustainable design.
  • Proven leadership experience.
  • Advanced practical experience with IES VE for energy modelling and performance analysis.
  • Experience working with BREEAM, WELL, LEED or similar sustainability certification schemes.
  • Exposure to LCA/WLCA methodologies and circular economy approaches on live projects.
  • Strong understanding of NABERS or equivalent performance-based rating systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex technical issues clearly.

Desirable Skills

  • Relevant accreditations such as Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) and Low Carbon Energy Assessor (LCEA).
  • Previous experience in a consultancy environment with regional or multi-office responsibilities.
  • Track record of contributing to thought leadership, technical guidance or industry working groups.

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Associate / Associate Director

Location: Birmingham

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 – £80,000

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, maintenance and validation of complex energy models using IES VE for a range of building types.
  • Oversee and coordinate sustainability and energy strategies to support planning applications, including compliance with National requirements.
  • Manage and mentor local office and regional teams, allocating resources, reviewing work, and ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards.
  • Provide expert advice on sustainable design, energy performance and carbon reduction to internal teams and external clients.
  • Integrate outcomes from LCA/WLCA, circular economy principles and relevant sustainability frameworks into project strategies.
  • Lead the implementation and optimisation of NABERS and other performance-based rating tools on relevant projects.
  • Contribute to business development activities, including client relationship management, proposals and participation in key bids.
  • Champion innovation and best practice in building performance, driving the adoption of new tools, processes and standards across the team.

Key Requirements

  • Degree in an appropriate field, Engineering, Architecture, Sustainability / Energy.
  • Significant industry experience (typically over 10 years) in Sustainability, building performance, energy modelling or sustainable design.
  • Proven leadership experience.
  • Advanced practical experience with IES VE for energy modelling and performance analysis.
  • Experience working with BREEAM, WELL, LEED or similar sustainability certification schemes.
  • Exposure to LCA/WLCA methodologies and circular economy approaches on live projects.
  • Strong understanding of NABERS or equivalent performance-based rating systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex technical issues clearly.

Desirable Skills

  • Relevant accreditations such as Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) and Low Carbon Energy Assessor (LCEA).
  • Previous experience in a consultancy environment with regional or multi-office responsibilities.
  • Track record of contributing to thought leadership, technical guidance or industry working groups.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026