Sustainability Consultant - 1839108

Vertical Recruitment are working closely with a proud independent practice that uses accumulated experience and knowledge to provide the team with the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and innovative projects throughout the UK.

As a growing, forward-thinking organisation they have a need for an ambitious leader to take on the exciting challenge of growing our Building Performance Engineering team comprising highly skilled energy modellers (predominantly IES, SAP and TAS) who deliver their compliance and operational energy assessments and build their embodied carbon and lifecycle carbon assessing and advisory capability under the guidance of their highly experienced and energetic Chief Technical Officer.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of an independent business unit and be fully supported to develop and grow this department. They take the time to recognise the teams collective and individual achievements and reward them with a clear commitment and structure for career advancement.

They provide a contemporary working environment with agile working, generous holiday entitlement, relaxed dress code and an absence of bureaucracy. They invest in their people, and you will have access to Continuous Professional Development and further education at all levels.

They encourage staff to share and contribute knowledge to local schools and universities and our industry on an open-source basis and donate volunteering time to support projects that bring about positive change. They are currently seeking Lead Building Performance/ Sustainability Engineer to join their Manchester Office Leadership Team and contribute to the management and development of the regional business.

Successful Candidates Will Receive The Following Benefits And Rewards

• a competitive salary
• executive level contributory pension scheme
• a contemporary working environment
• paid city-centre parking
• company mobile phone
• professional institute membership fees
• agile working arrangements
• private medical insurance
• funded health care plan
• winter fuel allowance
• cycle to work scheme
• structured professional development and advancement
• volunteering days
  
  

In addition, you will join a business that is owned and operated by an employee ownership trust for the benefit of all staff. Benefits include a specific income tax emption of up to £3,600 per tax year on any bonuses paid to employees by the company which is controlled by the Trustees.

Purpose of the Position

• To manage the delivery of high-quality building energy consumption and embodied carbon advice and support across all stages of the design development process.
• To contribute to resource management and planning.
• To contribute to business development activity.
• To represent the company at an executive level and promote their core values at stakeholder engagement meetings and the local professional network.
• To support the board of directors with the growth and technical development of the business.
• To support your direct reports and peer group through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• To identify opportunities for further personal development and advancement.
  
  

Requirements Of The Position (ideal But Not Essential)

• Demonstrable experience within a similar or relevant working environment at a management level.
• An understanding of the commercial and technical management of service delivery.
• Demonstrable people and communication skills.
• An understanding of current and emerging market trends.
• Degree level academic qualifications or equivalent.
• Chartership status with the Engineering Council or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for the built environment and progress toward Net Zero Carbon..
• Full membership of a relevant professional institution.