Associate Sustainability Engineer

Location: Leeds

A leading sustainability consultancy are seeking an Associate Sustainability Consultant to join their expanding team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on sustainable design across a variety of sectors.

The role combines client-facing responsibilities, project leadership, and technical delivery. You will lead sustainability projects, drive energy modelling and simulation workstreams, and help develop junior team members within the growing team. The consultancy is known for its cutting-edge approaches and a dynamic, purpose-driven culture that thrives on driving higher standards of environmental performance.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to be part of a highly regarded sustainability consultancy, working on exciting projects and shaping industry standards. You will have the chance to lead energy strategies and contribute to net zero carbon strategies for critical developments, including hospitals, commercial buildings, and more.
You'll also have the opportunity to influence the sustainability approach at an industry level by contributing to research and development studies and authoring guidance documents.

Key Responsibilities:

·Lead sustainability projects, with a focus on energy strategies, building regulations, and net zero carbon
·Manage energy modelling, thermal comfort assessments, and overheating risk assessments
·Oversee the quality of sustainability outcomes and modelling results
·Contribute to business development, fee proposals, and client engagement
·Mentor junior team members and support their development in building physics and simulation
·Represent the consultancy in client meetings, project discussions, and industry events

What We're Looking For:

·Proven experience in a sustainability consultancy or engineering consultancy within the built environment
·Strong knowledge of energy modelling, NABERS, building regulations, and dynamic thermal assessments
·A degree in an applicable field (such as Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or Sustainability)
·A passion for sustainable solutions and energy-efficient design
·Excellent communication and client-facing skills
·A collaborative working style and the ability to mentor junior engineers

What's on Offer:

·A key role in a leading consultancy focused on sustainability projects
·Focus on client and business development with high-profile clients across multiple sectors
·Comprehensive benefits package - including private healthcare, travel allowances, 9-day fortnight, enhanced holiday, pension contributions, and more
·Flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
·Opportunity to be a key contributor to a growing sustainability team

If you're passionate about sustainability, have experience in energy modelling, and are looking for a role that combines technical delivery with business development, this is the opportunity for you.
 
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Contact Charlie Weeks at charlie.weeks@carringtonwest.com