About the role
Lead the strategic development and implementation of ESG goals, ensuring climate action is a practical, measurable, and integrated component of business operations and design activities.
Serve as the primary authority on net‑zero carbon strategies, resource competency, and regulatory compliance.
Act as a consultant on major projects while mentoring staff to embed a culture of environmental stewardship across the entire organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategy & Leadership
o Develop and execute company‑wide sustainability policies, including long‑term net‑zero targets and ESG reporting frameworks.
o Act as the primary authority reporting to the Board of Directors on sustainability targets, ESG performance, and the firm’s Carbon Reduction Plan.
o Provide support to the senior management team to ensure sustainability remains a core business priority.
o Translate global climate guidance and regionally specific regulations into practical firm‑wide frameworks that drive compliance and innovation.
* Project Integration & Technical Excellence
o Act as the specialist advisor on client projects, ensuring sustainable solutions are embedded in design, including material selection, construction methodologies, and that respond to regional climatic conditions.
o Lead in‑house analysis to ensure design intent is backed by data and oversee environmental assessments and certifications.
o Conduct technical project reviews to ensure sustainability intent is carried through from conceptual vision to realisation on site.
o Enable and oversee technical modelling, including Whole Life Carbon (WLC) calculations, building physics, and environmental analysis.
o Lead studies to evaluate building performance in use, ensuring that goals are realised on‑site and beyond.
* Business Development & Client Interface
o Represent the firm’s sustainability credentials during industry events & in external communications.
o Support high‑stakes bids and pitches to transform environmental consulting into a core project value.
o Liaise directly with clients to gain buy‑in for ambitious sustainability objectives and explain the value of green initiatives.
o Produce the sustainability elements of fee proposals and manage the financial aspects of specialised environmental tasks.
o Liaise with Marketing team to communicate sustainable design as intrinsic component of brand including project initiatives and successes.
* People & Internal Culture
o Lead, manage, and mentor the sustainability team while fostering a collaborative culture where climate literacy is integral to the firm’s identity.
o Understand individual, team, and project‑based knowledge and how to best leverage this across the office and stay ahead of industry trends.
o Organise CPDs and training for staff at all levels to build internal skills in sustainable practices.
o Track and report on the office’s own environmental footprint, setting internal benchmarks for improvement.
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