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.