Director - Head of Sustainability 

Manchester

A Global leading Multi-Disc consultancy based in Greater Mancheser is looking for a Director of Sustainability to help lead their office and all aspects of Sustainability. This consultancy have a first class reputation for delivering projects on some of the most recognisable buildings all over the world. The role of this new Director is to further develop a brand for this consultancies Manchester office by improving output, introducing new techniques and products, providing mentorship to Senior and Associate level Consultants/Engineers, and good client relationship management with the view of winning repeat work. This is a great role for someone who wants to join an already successful office setup and strengthen its offering. 

Within this role you will be responsible for:

• Client relationship management
• Ensuring resource levels within the office are at the required level
• Hiring of new staff
• Project Director duties
• QA Management within the office

The ideal candidate will need the following skills:

• A strong background in building physics and passive design.
• High level of proficiency in dynamic thermal modelling (ideally using IES software).
• Experience in undertaking Part L Compliance calculations for both non-domestic and domestic buildings.
• An understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies.
• An engineering background and an understanding of mechanical building services.
• High quality report writing skills. The preparation of sustainability and energy strategies will be a core part of the job role.
• Skills in assessing the feasibility of renewable and low carbon energy solutions.
• Be able to effectively communicate both inside and outside the business.
• Understand and deal with the commercial aspects of contracts and client interaction, ensuring work undertaken matches the scope and fee.
• Experience of managing and training a team of sustainability engineers.

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering / environmental or sustainability related subject.
• CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessor or equivalent.

If you are interested in discussing this further, please apply below or call Rhys on 07927795526.

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