Principal Sustainability Consultant - remote (UK)
£60,000 – £70,000 per annum

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing consultancy seeking a Principal Sustainability Consultant to join their expanding Sustainability and Building Performance team. This senior-level position is ideal for a professional with strong expertise in building performance modelling, energy compliance, and environmental analysis, combined with proven leadership and client-facing experience.

In this role, you will take the lead on delivering sustainability strategies across a wide range of development projects. You will oversee project delivery, mentor consultants within the team, and play a key role in supporting client relationships and business growth.

Although this position is fully remote, candidates must be based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of sustainability and building performance services across multiple projects
• Manage and mentor sustainability consultants, supporting the development of junior team members
• Carry out advanced building performance analysis, including dynamic simulation modelling
• Lead complex sustainability assessments and ensure projects are delivered successfully
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to support client objectives
• Contribute to business development, including preparing fee proposals and engaging with clients

Technical Responsibilities

• Dynamic simulation modelling using IES VE
• Overheating assessments in accordance with CIBSE TM59, TM52, Part O and BB101
• Operational energy modelling (TM54)
• Part L compliance using SBEM (L2A and L2B) and EPC production
• Daylight and planning analysis
• Low and zero carbon feasibility studies
• Heating and cooling load calculations
• BREEAM assessments, including credits such as ENE01, ENE04, HEA01, and HEA04

Leadership & Business Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor sustainability consultants within the team
• Support recruitment and hiring processes
• Deliver internal knowledge-sharing presentations
• Assist with financial planning, fee forecasting, and project profitability
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Requirements

• Degree in Sustainability, Building Physics, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in building performance modelling and sustainability consultancy
• Strong proficiency with IES VE and SBEM
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations and sustainability frameworks
• Experience managing projects and mentoring team members
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills

Benefits

• Fully remote working within the UK
• Competitive salary (£60,000 – £65,000)
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile development projects
• Career progression within a growing sustainability team
• Ongoing professional development support

If you are interested in this Principal Sustainability Consultant opportunity, please apply now or contact Callum at Aztrum for a confidential discussion.

Email: Callum.jones@aztrum.com