Senior Associate / Associate Director - Sustainability

  • Purosearch
  • City, Edinburgh
  • Apr 21, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Associate / Associate Director - Sustainability & Building Physics
Location: Edinburgh
Job Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage Sustainability & Building Physics projects from inception to completion.
Manage the wider Sustainability Team across Deliverables : OneClick LCA, BREEAM, and IES modelling and Operational energy assessments.
Oversee project management activities to ensure appropriate resourcing, timely and budget-conscious delivery.
Provide Technical expertise and guidance to the UK sustainability team, Reviewing work and supporting technical assessments.
Act as an expert on carbon and energy assessments.
Liaise directly with Clients and stakeholders to communicate project progress and outcomes.
Mentor junior team members to foster professional growth.

Key Requirements:
Proven experience in building physics and project management.
Strong technical expertise in energy and thermal modeling tools such as IES.
Extensive experience with wider sustainability Assessments (BREEAM, LEED, WELL, Fitwell)
Advanced user of OneClick LCA, with strong quantitative modelling and data analysis skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver on expectations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.