Principal Consultant – Building Physics / Sustainability
Southwest England region (Primarily Remote – ~2 office visits per month)
Up to £65,000
The Opportunity
We’re partnering with a growing consultancy looking to appoint a Principal Consultant to play a key role in delivering sustainability solutions across the residential development sector.
With a strong pipeline of new build projects across the Southwest England region, this position offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, team management, and project oversight-particularly within overheating analysis and planning-led sustainability strategies.
This role would suit someone who enjoys leading from the front, balancing hands-on technical delivery with team development and commercial input.
What’s on Offer
1. Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
2. Flexible, predominantly remote working arrangement
3. Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
4. Involvement in a range of impactful residential schemes
5. Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
6. Supportive and collaborative working environment
What You’ll Be Doing
7. Lead project delivery, ensuring high technical standards across all outputs
8. Oversee quality assurance processes and maintain consistency across the team
9. Mentor and support team members, building capability and confidence
10. Work closely with clients to meet project objectives
11. Monitor programme timelines, resourcing, and budgets
12. Stay up to date with industry trends, particularly within residential sustainability
Core Responsibilities
13. Team Leadership: Manage workloads, performance, and overall team delivery
14. Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold robust QA procedures
15. People Development: Support training initiatives and continuous improvement
16. Commercial Oversight: Take ownership of project financials and forecasting
17. Technical Input: Lead on overheating assessments (IES DSM) and planning support
18. Business Growth: Contribute to expanding services within the residential sector
19. Sustainability Focus: Exposure to Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) is advantageous
What We’re Looking For
20. Proven experience managing teams within a consultancy environment
21. Strong background in quality control and project delivery
22. Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
23. Good commercial awareness, including financial management of projects
24. Advanced knowledge of IES software (essential)
25. Hands-on experience with overheating analysis (IES DSM)
26. Understanding of planning-led sustainability strategies
27. Experience or strong interest in residential new build projects
28. Relevant degree or professional background
29. Strong communication and leadership skills
If you’re looking for a senior leadership role where you can make a real impact across both project delivery and team growth, this is an excellent opportunity within the Southwest market.
Get in touch to learn more or apply today.