Principal Sustainability Consultant

Location: Remote (UK)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Sustainability Consultant to join our growing sustainability and building performance team. This is a senior role suited to a professional with strong technical expertise in building performance modelling, energy compliance, and environmental analysis, combined with leadership and client-facing experience.

You will lead the delivery of sustainability strategies for a wide range of developments, manage project teams, and support business growth through client engagement and technical leadership. Although this opportunity is remote based, candidates must still reside in the UK. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of sustainability and building performance services across multiple projects.
• Manage and mentor sustainability consultants and support the development of junior team members.
• Carry out advanced building performance analysis including dynamic simulation modelling.
• Lead complex sustainability assessments and ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide strategic insights and technical guidance to support client objectives and project outcomes.
• Support business development activities including preparing fee proposals and engaging with clients.
• Contribute to company growth through technical leadership and knowledge sharing.

Technical Responsibilities

• Dynamic simulation modelling using IES VE.
• Overheating assessments in line 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.
• Preparation of Energy & Sustainability Statements.
• Preparation of Decarbonisation reports, including SALIX applications.

Leadership & Business Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor sustainability teams.
• Support recruitment and hiring processes.
• Deliver internal knowledge-sharing presentations.
• Assist with financial planning, fee forecasting, and project profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Sustainability, Building Physics, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in building performance modelling and sustainability consultancy.
• Strong experience using IES VE and SBEM.
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK building regulations and sustainability frameworks.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring team members.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Fully remote working.
• Competitive salary (£60,000 – £65,000).
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile developments.
• Career progression within a growing sustainability team.
• Professional development support.

If you are interested in this Principal Sustainability Consultant role, please apply now or speak to Callum at Aztrum and email Callum.jones@aztrum.com