Senior Associate - Sustainability - Energy

Overview

Lead energy sustainability workstream and technical team for projects in London.

Key Responsibilities

• energy modelling
• thermal modelling
• regulation assessment
• energy lead
• technical lead
• client interaction

Tasks

You will be the Technical Leader for energy performance activities within the London office. You will be the source of technical expertise and leadership, and develop and refine the products we offer to our clients, and drive excellence and consistency across our projects. You will lead forums for sharing knowledge, developing capability, training, thought-leadership, innovation and research. -Report energy resourcing requirements to the project lead team. -You will be in a Client facing role, attending project meetings and disseminating the brief within the project team. You will need to be of personable nature and an excellent communicator. -Manage and prioritise the workload of the energy team. -You will provide a lead role in an integrated project design team with other construction professionals. -Take ownership and deliver the energy workstream on large scale projects with industry leading clients. -In-Use energy modelling and assessment -Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES -Take ownership and lead the energy workstream within the sustainability team. -Contribute to the development of other team members. -Collaborate with MEP colleagues and support development of energy modelling expertise within MEP teams. -Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others. -Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments -As well as project-related work, the business engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of the Group’s work to those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.

Requirements

• chartered
• team leader
• london planning
• sustainability workshops
• technical expertise
• communication

What You Bring

Associate or Senior Associate - Sustainability - Energy You will have detailed knowledge, competence and qualifications in the following fields. -You will be confident in leading sustainability workshops with design teams. -Qualified and recognized within the industry with Chartered status -An excellent communicator who enables, promotes, and drives technical excellence for the ultimate benefit of the client. -You will have an in-depth understanding of London planning requirements -Experienced team leader/line manager. -You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment. -You will bring technical expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions. -Experience working within a sustainability consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.

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Benefits

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes and gain knowledge across all sectors. With a structured Career Paths Framework, you’ll have a clear understanding of the pathway for advancing your career. At Hoare Lea you’ll have the opportunity to not just work on exciting projects such as these, but to also engage with the industry. Hoare Lea regularly collaborate with UKGBC, CIBSE and were one of the first to sign up to support the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative. -You will relish being part of dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.

About Hoare Lea

-The firm pioneered mechanical and electrical engineering and introduced one of the first electrical lighting systems in public buildings. -In 1939, it merged with Edwin S. Hoare & Partners, becoming the modern form of the business and evolving into the UK’s largest MEP consultancy. -Over its long history, the firm has delivered iconic projects like One New Change in London and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. -Specialist services span acoustics, fire engineering, lighting design, public health, utilities, and sustainable building systems. -The firm's project portfolio ranges from historic conversions and civic buildings to cutting-edge research centres and transport hubs. -Unusually for its sector, the original founder’s vision still resonates: early adoption of air-conditioning and electrical lighting set a tone of innovation that endures today.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-introductory 30‑minute call with recruitment team -panel interview (via microsoft teams or in‑person)