Sustainability Associate - (Building Services)

Sustainability Associate (Building Services) - Oxford £50k to £55k - dept on experince A fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven sustainability professional with a strong knowledge of mechanical design. My client provides a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects, across all sectors. They promote net zero carbon performance as part of an outcomes-based approach to design, as a as well as providing strategic advice to organisations wishing to improve the sustainability of their operations. This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole. Responsibilities Project leadership and supporting the operations of the team. Engaging with clients to develop and maintain strong ongoing relationships. Preparing fee proposals for a range of projects. Overseeing building performance simulation and energy related workstreams. Supporting the development of junior staff in the team. Leading the development of energy strategies with our clients and driving sustainability innovation on a series of developments. Supporting the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies, where necessary. Supporting the team with the completion of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, etc), where necessary. This client holds key positions on national design commissions and influential industry bodies. Experience Required You will be expected to have a minimum of 7 years' experience and competence in the majority of the following fields: Energy and carbon strategies for new developments Building Regulations Part L assessments using NHER and IES HVAC network modelling In-Use energy modelling and assessment Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments Façade performance evaluation Parametric environmental design assessment Renewable energy feasibility studies Sustainable master-planning and energy network assessmentit would be advantageous, but not essential to have some experience in the following: Knowledge of BREEAM and / or other environmental assessment methodologies, from pre-assessment to post-construction stage assessments. Passvihaus - qualified PH Designer or Consultant, or a good working knowledge of the methodology/ Appreciation of broader sustainability issues, such as; sustainability governance and reporting, sustainability strategies, carbon management strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc