Sustainability Associate or Associate Director
At Atelier Ten we are a team of building services engineers and environmental designers championing a healthier planet. We help bring elegance and efficiency to every building, working with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to accomplish sustainable visions. Our Manchester office combines deep technical expertise with a modern, flexible approach to work and life.
What is this role on a high level?
We are seeking a visionary candidate to join us as a team leader, technical innovator, and client champion. You will play a pivotal role in delivering environmentally responsive, high‑performance buildings, and in shaping the next generation of environmental talent. You will lead a range of projects with your team and coordinate the internal efforts of junior staff across Atelier Ten, providing appropriate frameworks and tools, and agreeing standards to guide delivery.
What your day-to-day looks like
We work across a variety of projects—from museums to offices, labs to large masterplans. We aim to keep you challenged and engaged. Typical responsibilities include:
* Champion sustainable and climate‑positive design outcomes
* Apply sustainability and environmental expertise to deliver innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions
* Align project outputs with Atelier Ten’s ethos of elegant simplicity, environmental sensitivity, and technical excellence
Delivering technical excellence
* Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all design phases from concept to completion, with awareness of other disciplines
* Coordinate effectively between internal disciplines and with external clients, stakeholders, and/or consultants
* Ensure technical quality, compliance, performance, and consistency across design outputs
* Manage programmes, resources, and finances on environmental projects
* As an experienced consultant, take lead responsibility for co‑ordination between the disciplines within the office and with external consultants
Growing and inspiring a high‑performing team
* Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and leadership to your team
* Contribute to recruitment, team development, and fostering a motivated and collaborative culture
* Promote technical excellence and continuous learning within your team
* Grow the environmental engineering team around you
Building strong client relationships and industry presence
* Act as a key liaison for clients and external stakeholders, managing expectations and developing trusted long‑term relationships
* Represent Atelier Ten at industry events and professional forums, enhancing visibility and thought leadership
* Collaborate with our wider UK network to share knowledge and elevate project outcomes
* Undertake business development and proposal writing for environmental services, either as stand‑alone services or as part of integrated services offered by Atelier Ten
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and self‑motivated. The following qualifications and experience are desirable:
* At least eight years of experience in a design consultancy, architectural or engineering practice
* Deep technical knowledge in sustainability and environmental design, with a track record of delivering sustainable, high‑performance solutions
* Experience with benchmarking such as BREEAM, LEED or carbon/impact assessments
* Experience in leading multidisciplinary projects, managing budgets, timelines, and design quality
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire clients and team members
* Passionate about sustainable design and aligned with our climate‑positive outcomes
* Ability to prioritise and think strategically about the timing and delivery of project information
* Ability to identify project resource requirements
* Provide expert and strategic decarbonisation advice to clients to help achieve sustainability goals and comply with industry standards
* Proactive and autonomous – a doer who thrives on making things happen, problem solving, and taking ownership
What we offer
In return for your expertise, leadership, and commitment, we offer:
* Generous paid time off from day one, with an additional four weeks of paid time off for long service
* A flexible, modern working environment that supports work–life balance
* Emphasis on work/home balance
* Matched pension contributions
* A highly engaged network of experienced engineers and mentors across our UK offices
* Mutual respect and support from colleagues and leadership
* Freedom to contribute ideas and make a personal difference in a non‑corporate environment
* Structured training and clear career progression opportunities within a growing and forward‑thinking organisation
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, please contact our recruitment team.
Additional notes
Agency: Unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Atelier Ten personal email accounts are not accepted without a formal agreement. For authorised recruitment, contacts should be made through our Recruitment Team.
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