Head of Sustainability

Head of Sustainability
Manchester

Penguin Recruitment is proud to partner with a specialist Building Services and Design Consultancy that is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Sustainability to join its expanding Manchester team.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to shape and grow the sustainability service while playing a key role in client delivery and business development.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Competitive salary with genuine career progression opportunities

Private healthcare

Healthcare cash plan

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients

Support the growth of new services and contribute to client marketing initiatives

Lead all aspects of project delivery across the sustainability service offering

Procure, manage, and coordinate specialist external sub-consultants

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or another built environment discipline

Proven experience within sustainability consultancy in the built environment

Strong project leadership skills with the ability to represent the business positively within multidisciplinary design teams

Demonstrated client-facing experience across multiple project stages

Sound understanding of financial and resource management

Knowledge of dynamic simulation software, mechanical design principles, sustainability rating systems, planning requirements, operational energy assessments, and life cycle assessments (highly desirable)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including high-quality report writing

If you are interested in this role or other opportunities within Sustainability and Energy, please contact Caitlin Richards at Penguin Recruitment.

This is a permanent position.

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy