Principal Consultant: Building Physics / Sustainability
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Manchester (Primarily Remote: 2 office visits per month)
Up to GBP65,000
The Opportunity
We’re partnering with a growing consultancy looking to appoint a Principal Consultant to play a key role in delivering sustainability solutions across the residential development sector.
With a strong pipeline of new build projects, this position offers the chance to combine technical leadership, team management, and project oversight, particularly within overheating analysis and planning:driven sustainability strategies.
This role would suit someone who enjoys leading from the front: balancing hands:on delivery with team development and commercial input.
Whats on Offer
- Salary up to GBP65,000 depending on experience
- Flexible, predominantly remote working setup
- Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team
- Involvement in impactful residential schemes
- Clear progression and continued professional development
- Supportive, collaborative working culture
What Youll Be Doing
- Lead project delivery, ensuring high technical standards across all outputs
- Oversee quality assurance processes and maintain consistency across the team
- Mentor and support team members, helping to build capability and confidence
- Work closely with clients to deliver on project objectives
- Monitor programme timelines, resourcing, and budgets
- Stay informed on industry trends, particularly in residential and sustainability
Core Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage workloads, performance, and overall team delivery
- Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain strong QA procedures
- People Development: Drive training initiatives and continuous improvement
- Commercial Oversight: Take ownership of project financials and forecasting
- Technical Input: Lead on overheating assessments (IES DSM) and planning support work
- Business Growth: Contribute to expanding services within the residential sector
- Sustainability Focus: Exposure to Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) is advantageous
What Were Looking For
- Proven experience managing teams within a consultancy setting
- Strong background in quality control and project delivery
- Experience mentoring and developing junior staff
- Good commercial awareness, including project financial management
- Advanced knowledge of IES software (essential)
- Hands-on experience with overheating analysis (IES DSM)
- Understanding of planning-related sustainability strategies
- Interest or experience within residential new build projects
- Relevant degree or professional background
- Strong communication and leadership skills
If youre looking for a senior leadership role where you can influence both project delivery and team growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to step up and make an impact. xwzovoh
Get in touch to learn more or apply today.
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