Associate or Senior Associate - Sustainability - Energy - (2030)

Associate or Senior Associate - Sustainability - Energy - (2030)

Location

Travel

Job Type

Full Time

Category

Sustainability

Job Description

Associate or Senior Associate - Sustainability - Energy

London

About us
Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings.

We are engineers of human experiences. Problem solvers who care how a space makes you feel when you step inside - who bring buildings to life. We overcome every challenge with ingenuity, determination, and pride.

We take personal responsibility to achieve a shared vision, combining strong relationships with technical excellence. When we embark on a project journey, we are making a commitment to the client and to each other.

We are committed to demonstrating how positively balancing human-centric design with planet-conscious solutions is the ultimate measure of success through our North Star vision.

Our clients are industry leading, always striving to achieve the best and to push the boundaries of sustainability. We work on a wide range of projects in most sectors. For example, with a focus on human-centred, environmentally sustainable design, Hoare Lea delivered the world's first workplace fit-out to achieve both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold (One New St Square).

Our DfP pioneer project (Timber Square) became the UK's first NABERSUK Design for Performance project to achieve a 5 design reviewed target rating.

At Hoare Lea you'll have the opportunity to not just work on exciting projects such as these, but to also engage with the industry. Hoare Lea regularly collaborate with UKGBC, CIBSE and were one of the first to sign up to support the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative.

You'll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes and gain knowledge across all sectors. With a structured Career Paths Framework, you'll have a clear understanding of the pathway for advancing your career.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

The role
You will be the Technical Leader for energy performance activities within the London office. You will be the source of technical expertise and leadership, and develop and refine the products we offer to our clients, and drive excellence and consistency across our projects. You will lead forums for sharing knowledge, developing capability, training, thought leadership, innovation and research.

This role focuses on technical leadership, line management, project delivery, and Business Development,

As part of the role you will:

• Take ownership and lead the energy workstream within the sustainability team.
• Take ownership and deliver the energy workstream on large scale projects with industry leading clients.
• You will be in a Client facing role, attending project meetings and disseminating the brief within the project team. You will need to be of personable nature and an excellent communicator.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of the energy team.
• Report energy resourcing requirements to the project lead team.
• Contribute to the development of other team members.
• Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.
• Collaborate with MEP colleagues and support development of energy modelling expertise within MEP teams.
• As well as project-related work, the business engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of the Group's work to those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.

What we are looking for

You will have detailed knowledge, competence and qualifications in the following fields.

• Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES
• In-Use energy modelling and assessment
• Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments

About you

• Experience working within a sustainability consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
• Like us, you will be serious about sustainability.
• You will bring technical expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• You will have an in-depth understanding of London planning requirements
• You will be confident in leading sustainability workshops with design teams.
• You will relish being part of dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.
• You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Qualified and recognized within the industry with Chartered status
• You will provide a lead role in an integrated project design team with other construction professionals.
• Experienced team leader/line manager.
• An excellent communicator who enables, promotes, and drives technical excellence for the ultimate benefit of the client.

How to apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact .

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations
If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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