Associate Director – Sustainability

About The Role:

A highly respected international architecture and design practice is seeking an Associate Director – Sustainability to join its growing London team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sustainability professional to play a key role in shaping environmental and social impact across a diverse portfolio of architecture, interiors and workplace projects. Working at a strategic and project level, you will champion sustainable design, influence clients and stakeholders, and help drive best-in-class sustainability outcomes across the built environment. The successful candidate will work closely with design teams, clients and consultants, leading sustainability initiatives from early-stage strategy through to project delivery, while contributing to the ongoing development of the practice’s sustainability offering and business growth.

This exciting opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact by contributing to the overall sustainability endeavours of the entire practice. Putting employees at the heart of what they do, they offer an array of benefits such as private medical insurance, hybrid working (2 days from home), opportunity to work from abroad, season ticket loan and generous annual leave.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sustainability strategies across a range of architecture, interiors and workplace projects
• Advise project teams and clients on environmental, social value, wellbeing and inclusivity outcomes throughout all project stages
• Support the delivery of sustainability certifications including WELL, BREEAM, LEED, NABERS and Fitwel
• Prepare and present high-quality sustainability reports, strategies and technical documentation
• Interpret and apply UK sustainability legislation, regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes
• Contribute to bids, proposals and business development activities, helping to secure new work and strengthen client relationships
• Deliver training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the practice
• Represent the business externally through industry events, networking opportunities and thought leadership activities
• Support the continuous development of sustainability processes, tools and services across the wider business

Key Skills / Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design or a related discipline
• BREEAM Assessor qualification is essential, as well as WELL accreditation
• Proven experience delivering sustainability strategies within the built environment sector
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, building regulations and industry frameworks including RIBA 2030 and UKGBC
• Experience working across multiple project stages and collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams
• Knowledge of environmental analysis tools and sustainability software; experience with One Click LCA, Revit, Climate Studio, InDesign or AutoCAD would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire both internal teams and clients
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development and growing client relationships

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