Associate Director - Building

Associate Director - Building Performance

London, Manchester, Cardiff, or Birmingham

Are you an ambitious Associate Building Physics Engineer ready to take a leading technical and business development role in building physics?

We are working with an employee‑owned business that values a positive company culture and tangible support for wellbeing. They are seeking an Associate Director to expand their modelling service and energy strategy work. If you are a technical expert with strong project management and client relationship skills, this business offers a thriving environment with significant career opportunities.

• Lead projects to develop energy strategies supported by modelling, meeting the needs of clients and national planning policies.
• Take a leading role in business development to grow the service, identifying new opportunities in a rapidly changing market.
• Produce high‑quality fee proposals and manage project delivery to budgets and deadlines.
• Provide technical leadership in SBEM/DSM, TM54, overheating, and daylight/overshadowing modelling.
• Support the production of evidence for BREEAM assessments and other ESG‑related documentation.
• Upskill and mentor junior members of the team, fostering professional growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align energy strategies with Environmental Impact Assessments and local plans like the London Plan.

• Significant experience in developing energy strategies and decarbonisation roadmaps.
• Expert proficiency in building modelling software (SBEM / DSM / TM54).
• A deep understanding of local planning policies (e.g., London Plan, Places for Everyone).
• Proven business development and client relationship management skills.
• Desirable skills in Whole Life Carbon modelling, VBA, EPC accreditation, or corporate drivers (GRESB, SBTi, CRREM).

• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Employee ownership, work for a business where every member of the team has a stake in its success.
• Life assurance.
• Income protection.
• Health and wellbeing allowance.
• 25–30 days annual leave + bank holidays (which can be taken when suits you best).

If of interest, please apply today and one of the team from One Generation will get back to you shortly!