Group Leader – Sustainability Team – Building Physics

Location: Bristol

Salary: £35,000 - £50,00 DOE

A reputable sustainability consultancy and engineering firm is seeking an exceptional Group Leader to lead a growing team within its Sustainability and Building Physics division — someone who can balance leadership and delivery while inspiring innovation and driving technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a defined group delivering small to medium sustainability and building physics projects.
• Develop efficient, repeatable processes to improve project delivery, reporting, and modelling workflows.
• Oversee financial performance, including time management, budgeting, and commercial growth.
• Deliver high-quality, innovative design solutions and maintain strong, trusted client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, fostering growth, capability, and confidence.
• Collaborate closely with the acoustics team and site teams to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions.
• Represent the company externally at design workshops, CPD sessions, and industry events, contributing to thought leadership.

What we’re looking for:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for shaping the growth of MACH’s sustainability group.
• Proven leadership and team management experience within sustainability or building physics.
• Strong commitment to mentoring and developing others.
• Excellent technical knowledge across Part L, TM52, TM59, daylighting, overheating, and energy modelling (IES or TAS).
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, delegate effectively, and grow client relationships.
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Design, Building Services, or a related discipline.

Key Objectives

• Establish a high-performing, clearly defined sustainability group
• Consistently deliver efficient, profitable, and high-quality project outcomes.
• Build lasting client relationships through technical excellence and innovative design.
• Embed the firms core values of creativity, collaboration, and integrity in every project.
• Contribute to the company’s continued growth as a leading low-carbon design consultancy.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy
• Direct involvement in industry-leading, low-carbon design projects
• Creative freedom and autonomy to shape ideas and project outcomes
• Support for professional development, training, and Chartership
• Opportunity to influence sustainability strategy and technical direction
• Supportive, close-knit culture that values individuality and innovation
• Regular team socials and knowledge-sharing events

Interested?

Apply today or reach out to Katie at Aztrum for a private and confidential conversation!