Associate Director / Technical Director of Sustainability
Up to 110k
City of London
Are you a senior sustainability professional with a vision for leadership and a passion for driving team growth and innovation? A major UK multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate Director / Technical Director to lead their Sustainability Team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a strategic role within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment focused on client relationships and delivering high–impact projects.
About the Consultancy:
With over 1000 employees across multiple UK offices, this firm has built a reputation for its client–centric approach and rapid, high–quality project delivery. Their London office, with nearly 200 professionals, works predominantly in commercial, residential, healthcare, and educational sectors, with eyes on expanding into Data Centres and Life Sciences. This consultancy has experienced remarkable growth, with turnover increasing tenfold in just 10 years, driven by their innovative, agile approach and streamlined project initiation.
About the Role:
As an Associate Director / Technical Director, you will lead the London Sustainability Team, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and oversight for significant projects. Working alongside experienced directors, you will play a pivotal role in the planned expansion of the London MEP & Sustainability team from 10 to 40 members over the next 2–3 years. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the sustainability offering, lead client engagement, and impact the built environment on a large scale.
Key responsibilities include:
* Directing the London Sustainability Team and guiding high–level project delivery across commercial, residential, healthcare, and educational sectors
* Building and managing client relationships with a focus on winning new work and delivering top–quality outcomes
* Acting as a senior technical authority to foster innovation and best practices in an array of sustainable design disciplines including:
o Building Physics & Energy Modelling
o Green Building Certifications
o Whole Life Carbon & Embodied Carbon
* Driving team growth and business development with the potential to evolve into a Regional Lead role, managing sustainability teams across the South East as the team expands
Why Join This Firm?
* Join a forward–thinking, entrepreneurial environment that prioritizes client relationships, fast decision–making, and delivering impactful work
* Enjoy rapid, streamlined project initiation that allows focus on quality and innovation without bureaucratic delays
* Career growth potential in a strategic role that may expand into a Regional Lead position
* Collaborate with industry leaders in a consultancy with an exceptional growth trajectory and ambitious future goals
About You:
* Established experience in sustainability consulting at a senior level, ideally with a background in building physics
* Proven leadership skills, with a track record of managing high–performing teams and fostering growth
* Excellent client relationship management abilities and a business development mindset
* A commitment to high–quality, impactful project delivery and a passion for innovation in sustainable design
If you're ready to leverage your leadership skills and industry expertise in a senior role with a growing, entrepreneurial consultancy, apply now to join a forward–thinking team committed to shaping the future of sustainable design.
Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.
Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.