About the role
Associate Director, Energy Analyst – full‑time, London office. The role supports Atelier Ten’s integrated environmental design, building services engineering and lighting design consultancy. You will deliver environmental and sustainability advice across a wide range of projects, from master planning to detailed building design, using advanced simulation tools and building regulations expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expertise in building physics, energy analysis, operational carbon, thermal performance and thermal comfort.
* Lead and maintain project workstreams for energy and thermal analysis, delivering accurate, timely outcomes using industry benchmarks and internal standards.
* Consult on sustainability, environmental design, building regulations (PartL, PartO, CIBSE, ASHRAE, ISO) and net‑zero carbon/energy strategies.
* Use analytical tools (IES‑VE, Rhino, Grasshopper, EnergyPlus, Open Studio, Design Builder, MSExcel, Python‑based tools) to simulate building service systems and deliver findings.
* Prepare and present reports, results, and presentations that clearly communicate recommendations to internal teams, external collaborators and clients.
* Act as the key point of contact for external collaborators and clients on all energy and thermal workstreams.
* Develop and disseminate knowledge through workshops, conferences, and internal knowledge‑transfer activities.
* Support Technical Directors in resource planning, project pipeline management, and future capability development.
* Manage profitability, technical capability, and financial performance of energy specialists; identify and report shortfalls.
* Conduct regular meetings with the energy analyst team to discuss technical issues, staff matters, and delivery, encouraging knowledge sharing.
* Lead staff training, tool development, and standardisation of methods to improve quality and effectiveness of energy workstreams.
* Represent the firm in outreach activities, generate business leads, and support marketing and business‑development initiatives.
Management and Leadership Duties
* Organise and delegate project tasks, maintain control of timelines and budgets, and manage client relationships.
* Present updates and status reports to Directors and Technical Directors.
* Recruit, organise, and schedule specialist support within the team and external contractors.
* Develop and implement fee arrangements for energy‑related project scopes.
* Facilitate long‑term talent growth by providing training, career progression opportunities, and external speaking/lecturing engagements.
Technical Competencies
* 7+ years of experience with PartL compliance, energy strategies and net‑zero design for a variety of building types in the UK.
* In‑depth knowledge of thermal comfort standards and regulations (PartO, CIBSE TM52, TM59, ASHRAE and ISO standards).
* Expertise in operational energy performance assessments (CIBSE TM54, NABERS UK, ASHRAE90.1).
* Proficiency in IES‑VE, EnergyPlus, Open Studio, Design Builder and the ApacheHVAC module; experience with other similar tools is acceptable.
* Strong analytical review skills, producing consistent, verifiable, and replicable deliverables.
* Ability to create and standardise new methods, tools and references to improve the quality of the team’s work.
* Knowledge of sustainability benchmarking systems (BREEAM, LEED, Living Building Challenge) and experience with metering and control of key building service systems.
Professional Qualifications and Personal Skills
* Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
* Level5 Low‑Carbon Energy Assessors accreditation (or equivalent) is expected.
* Strong leadership, teamwork, and ability to work with limited supervision.
* Excellent prioritisation, strategic thinking, and the ability to structure information for senior managers.
* Strong interpersonal, business acumen and communication skills.
* Effective IT skills in MSExcel and simulation tools; programming knowledge (Python, VBA) and CFD/FEM modeling are advantageous.
* All of the above skills should enable the applicant to develop, coordinate, and deliver low‑energy strategies across global scales of projects.
Additional Capabilities and Selections
* Prior knowledge of CIBSE Guides, TM39, TM52, TM54, TM59, TM61, TM63, CP1, AM10, AM11, AM13, AM16, AM17.
* Familiarity with ASHRAE Blackbooks and handbooks (Standards55,62.1,90.1,189).
* Experience with CFD, FEM, HVAC system design.
* BREEAMAP, LEEDAP, BEMP or similar chartership is preferred.
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide a diverse and inclusive work environment in line with UK law.
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