Head of Sustainability - 6 Month FTC

Eden Brown Built Environment is seeking a Head of Sustainability for a 6-month fixed-term contract in London, offering up to £90k pro rata. The role involves leading a sustainability team, managing projects related to building physics and carbon reduction, and developing strategic sustainability services. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in sustainability consultancy. This position offers opportunities for career growth within an international multidisciplinary team.
Head of Sustainability - Global Multi-Disciplinary
6 Month FTC
Up to £90k Pro Rata
City of London

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and drive sustainability in the built environment? A leading global multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Head of Sustainability to grow their UK team and deliver innovative, low-energy building solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead technical delivery, develop strategic sustainability services, and collaborate with international industry leaders.

About the Role
As the Head of Sustainability, you will:
• Lead the Sustainability Team to deliver sustainability assessment and design consultancy services.
• Manage and deliver projects in Building Physics, Carbon Reduction, Sustainable Building Design, and engineering.
• Provide technical expertise in NABERS, BREEAM, LEED, TM65, and Part O/Part L and embodied carbon assessments.
• Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies and provide guidance on sustainable design.
• Manage business development, client relationships, and bid support to grow the sustainability function.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, helping them advance their careers.

About You
• Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Building Services, or related field.
• Extensive experience in green building assessment and sustainability consultancy services.
• Expertise in ASHRAE 90.1 or 90.2, building physics (thermal bridging, air movement, wind, solar), and carbon reduction strategies.
• Proven experience in business development and growing sustainability services.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern project experience is desirable.

Why Join?
• Work with a multidisciplinary, international team known for excellence and innovation.
• Shape and grow the sustainability function within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.
• Engage with cutting-edge sustainable projects that aim to improve building standards and reduce carbon footprints globally.
• Benefit from exciting career growth opportunities as part of a global network.

Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, call today on 0207 422 7463 or email l.sivanesan@edenbrown.com Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.