Principal Consultant - Building Physics / Sustainability
Southwest England region (Primarily Remote - 2 office visits per month) Up to £65,000
The OpportunityWe'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 across the Southwest England region, this position offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, team management, and project oversight-particularly within overheating analysis and planning-led sustainability strategies.
This role would suit someone who enjoys leading from the front, balancing hands-on technical delivery with team development and commercial input.
What's on Offer- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- Flexible, predominantly remote working arrangement
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
- Involvement in a range of impactful residential schemes
- Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
What You'll 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, building capability and confidence
- Work closely with clients to meet project objectives
- Monitor programme timelines, resourcing, and budgets
- Stay up to date with industry trends, particularly within residential sustainability
Core Responsibilities- Team Leadership: Manage workloads, performance, and overall team delivery
- Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold robust QA procedures
- People Development: Support 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
- Business Growth: Contribute to expanding services within the residential sector
- Sustainability Focus: Exposure to Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) is advantageous
What We're Looking For- Proven experience managing teams within a consultancy environment
- Strong background in quality control and project delivery
- Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
- Good commercial awareness, including financial management of projects
- Advanced knowledge of IES software (essential)
- Hands-on experience with overheating analysis (IES DSM)
- Understanding of planning-led sustainability strategies
- Experience or strong interest in residential new build projects
- Relevant degree or professional background
- Strong communication and leadership skills
If you're looking for a senior leadership role where you can make a real impact across both project delivery and team growth, this is an excellent opportunity within the Southwest market.
Get in touch to learn more or apply today.