Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant- Energy - (2094)

Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant- Energy - (2094)

Location

Travel

Job Type

Full Time

Category

Sustainability

Job Description

Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant- Energy

London

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

It's an exciting time to join our Sustainability team. You will be working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership and deliver small scale projects.
• Support senior team members on large scale projects and take ownership of specific workstreams.
• Lead workshops with the client and design team and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.
• Support the training and development of junior members of the team.
• Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but not limited to: building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation and overheating.
• Lead the development of energy strategies.
• Support the drive towards realising net zero whole life carbon in our projects.
• Work with other members of the Sustainability Group on research and development initiatives to keep us at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.
• In addition to project related work, the Group engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of the Group's work for those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.

What we are looking for Key Skills & Knowledge

• Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES
• In Use energy modelling and assessment
• Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments

About you

• Experience working within a sustainability consultancy, seeking a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
• Like us, you will be serious about sustainability.
• You will bring technical expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• You will have an in depth understanding of London planning requirements.
• You will be confident in leading sustainability workshops with design teams.
• You will relish being part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well respected firm.
• You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Qualified and recognised within the industry with Chartered status.
• You will provide a lead role in an integrated project design team with other construction professionals.
• Experienced team leader/line manager.
• Excellent communicator who enables, promotes, and drives technical excellence for the ultimate benefit of the client.

How to Apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact .

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neuro divergence or anything else) please let us know.

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.