Principal Energy Consultant

<p><strong>Principal Consultant - Building Physics / Sustainability</strong></p><p>Southwest England region (Primarily Remote - 2 office visits per month) Up to £65,000</p><strong>The Opportunity</strong><p>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.</p><p>With a strong pipeline of new build projects across the Southwest England region, this position offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, team management, and project oversight-particularly within overheating analysis and planning-led sustainability strategies.</p><p>This role would suit someone who enjoys leading from the front, balancing hands-on technical delivery with team development and commercial input.</p><strong>What's on Offer</strong><ul><li>Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Flexible, predominantly remote working arrangement</li><li>Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team</li><li>Involvement in a range of impactful residential schemes</li><li>Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li></ul><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong><ul><li>Lead project delivery, ensuring high technical standards across all outputs</li><li>Oversee quality assurance processes and maintain consistency across the team</li><li>Mentor and support team members, building capability and confidence</li><li>Work closely with clients to meet project objectives</li><li>Monitor programme timelines, resourcing, and budgets</li><li>Stay up to date with industry trends, particularly within residential sustainability</li></ul><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong><ul><li><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> Manage workloads, performance, and overall team delivery</li><li><strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> Implement and uphold robust QA procedures</li><li><strong>People Development:</strong> Support training initiatives and continuous improvement</li><li><strong>Commercial Oversight:</strong> Take ownership of project financials and forecasting</li><li><strong>Technical Input:</strong> Lead on overheating assessments (IES DSM) and planning support</li><li><strong>Business Growth:</strong> Contribute to expanding services within the residential sector</li><li><strong>Sustainability Focus:</strong> Exposure to Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) is advantageous</li></ul><strong>What We're Looking For</strong><ul><li>Proven experience managing teams within a consultancy environment</li><li>Strong background in quality control and project delivery</li><li>Experience mentoring and developing junior team members</li><li>Good commercial awareness, including financial management of projects</li><li>Advanced knowledge of IES software (essential)</li><li>Hands-on experience with overheating analysis (IES DSM)</li><li>Understanding of planning-led sustainability strategies</li><li>Experience or strong interest in residential new build projects</li><li>Relevant degree or professional background</li><li>Strong communication and leadership skills</li></ul><p></p><p>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 Southwest market.</p><p>Get in touch to learn more or apply today.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?VZ6agKFPodszw076UAo7yEn3uRxUtE6Tl" width="0" height="0" />