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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.

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Location:
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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