Principal Consultant - Building Physics / Sustainability

West Midlands (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 West Midlands, 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

Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience Flexible, predominantly remote working arrangement Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team Involvement in a range of impactful residential schemes Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development Supportive and collaborative working environment

What You'll Be Doing

Lead project delivery, ensuring high technical standards across all outputs Oversee quality assurance processes and maintain consistency across the team Mentor and support team members, building capability and confidence Work closely with clients to meet project objectives Monitor programme timelines, resourcing, and budgets Stay up to date with industry trends, particularly within residential sustainability

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Manage workloads, performance, and overall team delivery Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold robust QA procedures People Development: Support training initiatives and continuous improvement Commercial Oversight: Take ownership of project financials and forecasting Technical Input: Lead on overheating assessments (IES DSM) and planning support Business Growth: Contribute to expanding services within the residential sector Sustainability Focus: Exposure to Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) is advantageous

What We're Looking For

Proven experience managing teams within a consultancy environment Strong background in quality control and project delivery Experience mentoring and developing junior team members Good commercial awareness, including financial management of projects Advanced knowledge of IES software (essential) Hands-on experience with overheating analysis (IES DSM) Understanding of planning-led sustainability strategies Experience or strong interest in residential new build projects Relevant degree or professional background 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 West Midlands market.

Get in touch to learn more or apply today