Senior Associate Sustainability

Job Title: Senior Associate Sustainability
Location: Reading
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Associate Sustainability:

Lead One Click LCA, whole life carbon and circular economy assessments from concept through to delivery.
Undertake IES modelling to support energy strategies, compliance assessments and optimisation of building performance.
Produce and lodge EPCs (SAP/SBEM) to Level 5, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
Carry out overheating and heat loss calculations, advising design teams on mitigation strategies and fabric/MEP improvements.
Conduct energy optimisation audits, analysing building performance data and identifying cost-effective energy and carbon reduction measures.
Deliver daylighting modelling studies to inform façade design, internal layouts and occupant comfort.
Manage projects end-to-end, including scope definition, programme management, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and quality control of deliverables.
Prepare high-quality reports and present findings and recommendations to clients and design teams in a clear, concise manner.
Key Requirements:

Strong experience in building sustainability or energy consultancy, operating at Senior or strong mid-level and ready to step up.
Proven hands-on experience with One Click LCA and delivery of whole life carbon and circular economy assessments.
Proficient in IES VE modelling for compliance and performance analysis, with a solid understanding of building physics.
Demonstrable experience in producing and lodging Level 5 EPCs and working knowledge of SAP/SBEM methodologies.
Practical experience conducting overheating and heat loss calculations and advising on design improvements.
Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and to agreed quality standards.
Strong report writing skills and confidence presenting technical information to clients and non-technical stakeholders.
Advanced data analysis capability, including handling large datasets and interpreting sustainability performance metrics.
Experience in developing or contributing to sustainability and net zero strategies for buildings or portfolios.
Experience in supervising or mentoring junior team members within a consultancy or project environment.
Desirable Skills:

Experience with PHPP modelling and Passivhaus or ultra-low energy design principles.
Familiarity with BREEAM, LEED, NABERS or similar sustainability assessment frameworks.
Experience developing circular economy strategies at building or portfolio level.
Knowledge of UK planning policy and building regulations related to energy and carbon