Associate​/Associate Director - Sustainability

Associate/Associate Director - Sustainability Consultancy Location Edinburgh  preferred, although applications from candidates based in Glasgow, Leeds, Warrington, or Birmingham will also be considered.

The Opportunity An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate / Associate Director to join its growing Sustainability team.

This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering sustainability and Net Zero Carbon strategies across a varied portfolio of built environment projects. The successful candidate will help lead project delivery, support team management, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the sustainability offering.

There is a particular interest in individuals with experience leading embodied carbon strategies and wider decarbonisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Lead sustainability projects across a range of sectors and developments

Manage client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams

Support delivery of Net Zero Carbon and embodied carbon strategies

Assist with team leadership, resource planning, and project forecasting

Contribute to business development activities and client growth

Lead presentations, technical meetings, and stakeholder engagement

Support fee proposals, bids, and interviews

Mentor and develop junior team members

Deliver sustainability modelling and analysis including energy, overheating, daylight, and building performance modelling

Develop sustainability and energy strategies for projects at concept and delivery stages

Contribute to industry thought leadership and technical publications

Requirements

Significant experience within sustainability consultancy / built environment sustainability

Strong understanding of Net Zero Carbon, embodied carbon, and sustainability strategy

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects

Confident engaging with clients, developers, investors, and design teams

Leadership or team management experience preferred

Experience with IES VE and building performance modelling

Knowledge of LCA/WLCA, BREEAM, WELL, LEED, Circular Economy, and planning policy requirements

Chartered status or equivalent preferred

What They’re Looking For Strong technical and commercial awareness

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead projects and mentor teams effectively

Proactive and collaborative approach

Focus on quality and continuous improvement

Salary:

Up to 80k DOE

Location:

Edinburgh Type:permanent SUBMIT CV