Head of Sustainability

£NEG

One of the largest UK architectural practices in the UK are looking to recruit someone to head up their sustainability division. The Company provides comprehensive, integrated design services for the built environment across a wide range of professions such as: Architects; Landscape Architects; Urban Designers & Town Planners; Building Service Engineers; Structural & Civil Engineers and sustainability consultants.

They have a strong inter-disciplinary ethos and the multi-faceted subject of sustainability sits well with their culture. They work across key sectors including Workplace (offices), Retail and Mixed-Use, Residential, Education, Healthcare, Public Buildings, Historic Buildings, Culture and Leisure Buildings and Sports facilities

The group provides a continuously broadening range of consultancy services including: Master-planning and Infrastructure Consultancy; Building Design; Assessment (BREEAM/EcoHomes/Part L); Carbon Management; Sustainability Consultancy. They are committed to ensuring that all new projects will be designed to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' rating.

The opportunities within the Sustainability Group generate a varied and interesting workload and this consultancy anticipate continued considerable growth in this sector. It is therefore important for them to appoint a new Head of Sustainability to maintain and continue to enhance their reputation in this area.

The Role of the New Leader

• Continue to drive the green agenda interfacing with all professions
• Act as a inspirational figurehead for the company and its commitment to sustainable design to the outside world
• Maintain a high personal industry profile and raise their profile
• Lead and grow the team across the UK practice
• Provide high level advice to top clients
• Participate in international development
• Win and deliver high profile sustainability consultancy work
• Continue to broaden the range of services offered by BDP Sustainability

Their high industry profile with top international clients means that the practice can provide the very highest platform and support for the right person. Within this consultancy, Sustainability is taken very seriously and the design professions are passionate about it. This is therefore a powerful firm-wide leadership position.

A competitive base salary + attractive benefits will be offered in line with experience and level of seniority.

Ref : SM2804/HOS/L

Please contact Sam Mucklow at Monarch for more information on 0870 603 9071 ext 3229 or send your CV and covering letter to environmental@monarchrecruitment.co.uk