Principal Energy Consultant

Principal Consultant - Building Physics / Sustainability

West Midlands (Primarily Remote - 2 office visits per month)
Up to £65,000

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 across the West Midlands, 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 West Midlands market.

Get in touch to learn more or apply today.