Director – Sustainability
London | Up to £140k
A leading global, people‑focused engineering and design consultancy is seeking an exceptional Director of Sustainability to play a pivotal role in shaping and growing its sustainability business. This highly strategic leadership position combines commercial leadership, client engagement, and industry influence at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Define and deliver the long‑term sustainability strategy, aligned with wider business objectives.
* Identify, develop and scale new and emerging service lines (e.g. net zero, embodied carbon, ESG, climate resilience, performance‑based design).
* Drive innovation, research and thought leadership across sustainability and building performance.
Commercial & P&L Ownership
* Own and grow a sustainability P&L, with full accountability for revenue, margin, forecasting and performance.
* Lead work‑winning strategy, including major bids, frameworks and strategic client accounts.
* Build trusted, long‑term relationships with senior stakeholders across development, investment, architecture and the public sector.
Client & Market Leadership
* Act as a senior, outward‑facing representative of the business in the market.
* Lead client conversations at board and executive level, shaping sustainability ambition and delivery.
* Represent the consultancy at industry forums, conferences, advisory groups and panels.
People & Team Leadership
* Build, lead and inspire high‑performing sustainability teams, including senior hires and future leaders.
* Create clear career pathways, mentoring senior consultants and directors.
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture across sustainability and wider engineering disciplines.
Collaboration & Integration
* Work closely with other technical disciplines to deliver integrated, performance‑led solutions.
* Embed sustainability as a core driver of design quality, innovation and commercial value across the business.
About You
* Established Director, Associate Director or Head of Sustainability with a demonstrable track record of growing sustainability teams, service lines and P&Ls within a consultancy environment.
* Strong experience in winning, delivering and retaining major client relationships.
* Deep understanding of sustainability, net zero, carbon, performance‑led design and the commercial dynamics of consultancy.
* Credibility and presence to operate confidently at board, client and industry level.
* Proven leadership skills, with experience developing senior consultants and future leaders.
* A strong professional network and reputation within the built environment.
* Technical background in sustainability, engineering or building performance is advantageous, but commercial, strategic and leadership capability is essential.
The Opportunity
* Executive‑level role with genuine influence over strategy, growth and market positioning.
* Platform to shape sustainability delivery across high‑profile, complex projects.
* Opportunity to lead one of the industry's most respected sustainability teams into its next phase of growth.
* Long‑term, values‑led organisation with sustainability embedded at its core.
This role is being managed as a confidential search. If you would like to explore the opportunity discreetly, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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