Associate Director - Sustainability

Aztrum is seeking an Associate Director - Sustainability in Morden, UK, offering a salary of £65,000 - £80,000. This senior role involves leading sustainability projects, managing team members, and maintaining client relationships. Key responsibilities include delivering sustainability strategies, overseeing technical deliverables, and supporting financial performance. Candidates should have experience in sustainability consultancy, strong communication skills, and a passion for sustainability. Flexible working arrangements are available.
Associate Director – Sustainability

London

£65,000 - £80,000

This is a senior leadership position within a well-established sustainability team, offering the opportunity to lead major projects, manage and develop team members, and contribute to the wider growth of the sustainability function.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering sustainability strategies across complex developments, while also supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the delivery of sustainability workstreams on large, complex projects

Acting as a key client contact and representing the sustainability function in meetings

Managing team workload, resourcing, and project priorities

Providing line management, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members

Overseeing the production and quality of technical deliverables

Supporting financial performance, including fee management and resource planning

Leading sustainability and energy strategy development

Delivering environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, and similar frameworks

Overseeing analysis including embodied carbon, operational energy, overheating, and building performance

Contributing to net zero carbon strategies and whole life carbon approaches

Supporting research, innovation, and industry engagement initiativesKey experience and knowledge may include:

Energy and sustainability strategy development

Building performance modelling and energy assessments

Operational and in-use energy analysis

Overheating and thermal comfort modelling

Environmental certification frameworks (e.g. BREEAM, WELL)

Net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon assessments

Planning documentation including energy and sustainability statements

Circular economy principles and strategiesAbout the Candidate

Proven experience within a sustainability consultancy environment

Strong understanding of UK planning requirements, particularly within London

Chartered status or equivalent professional recognition

Demonstrated experience leading projects and managing teams

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Ability to lead workshops and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary design teams

Passion for sustainability and delivering practical, high-impact solutions

Experience supporting and developing junior team membersWhat’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led sustainability projects

Clear progression within a structured career framework

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package, including health cover and additional perks

Strong focus on professional development and continuous learningIf you are interested in this Associate Director – Sustainability position, please contact Callum via (url removed)