The Role
A leading Real Estate & Property organisation is currently looking for an Associate Director level Building Surveyor with a strong sustainability background to join a renowned Building Consultancy team in London. This role offers a unique chance to shape the future of sustainable property consultancy within an established and respected business. The successful candidate will support regional teams across the UK, developing an ESG/Sustainability focused service line that will drive real-world impact.
Responsibilities
You will lead the development of ESG/Sustainability services, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical, actionable advice. Clients range from institutional investors and corporate occupiers to developers and asset managers across multiple asset classes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing ESG/Sustainability strategies and preparing feasibility studies.
- Managing the delivery of decarbonisation and energy reduction projects.
- Providing expertise in MEES compliance, ESG due diligence, and sustainable asset management planning.
- Translating ESG/Sustainability strategy into clear, technical, and deliverable advice for clients.
- Leading and growing the ESG/Sustainability specialism within the team.
- Developing new business, presenting to clients, and acting as a spokesperson for the Company.
- Working with multidisciplinary teams including MEP engineers, cost consultants, planning advisers, and PM/FM professionals.
- Mentoring and upskilling colleagues as the ESG/Sustainability team expands.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and interpersonal strength.
Key qualifications and competencies required include:
- MRICS-qualified (Building Surveying or Project Management pathway).
- A minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of key ESG/Sustainability guidance, legislation, and tools including Whole Life Carbon Assessment, NZC Building Standard, MEES, BREEAM, NABERS.
- Experience in delivering sustainability consultancy services, including preparing ESG/Sustainability strategies, feasibility studies, and managing decarbonisation projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas simply.
- Comfortable pursuing new business opportunities.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Proficient in all primary Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Confident and client-facing, comfortable presenting and being a spokesperson for the Business.
- Attention to detail and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- A genuine interest in sustainability, social value, biodiversity, and the built environment.
This role is perfect for someone passionate about driving social and environmental performance in the built environment and eager to take a leadership role in shaping the response to ESG/Sustainability expectations. Alongside a strong salary and package, there are excellent career prospects for the right candidate within this role.
If this is of interest, reach out to Ethan Williams on 02079602589 / ejw@mattinsonpartnership or Click apply.