Associate or Senior Associate - Sustainability - Energy - London
Central London, Greater London • Up to £80K plus exceptional benefits • Ref: JSM 1222
Posted 12th January 2026
My client is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant specialising in energy to take a technical leadership role within their London sustainability team. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced energy specialist who wants to shape best practice, lead complex projects and influence both people and performance across a growing consultancy.
This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, line management and business development, offering real scope to make a lasting impact. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, closely aligned with building services and wider sustainability teams.
The Role
You will act as the technical lead for energy performance, setting standards, driving consistency and developing the energy services offered to clients. Alongside project delivery, you will play a key role in knowledge sharing, capability building, training, innovation and thought leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the energy workstream within the sustainability team
Delivering and overseeing energy scopes on large, complex projects for high-profile clients
Acting as a key client-facing consultant, attending meetings and clearly translating briefs into delivery
Managing and prioritising the workload and resourcing of the energy team
Supporting and developing team members through mentoring and line management
Delegating, reviewing and assuring the quality of work produced by others
Collaborating closely with MEP colleagues to develop and embed energy modelling expertise
Contributing to research, guidance and industry-facing initiatives to help shape best practice
About You
You will be a highly capable energy specialist with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to sustainability in the built environment.
You will bring detailed knowledge and practical experience across:
Energy strategies and low carbon design
Building Regulations Part L assessments using tools such as Elmhurst and IES
NABERS UK modelling
In-use energy modelling and performance assessment
Dynamic thermal modelling for comfort and overheating analysis
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Experience within a sustainability consultancy and be ready for a senior technical leadership position
A relevant degree and strong technical foundation
Chartered status and professional recognition within the industry
In-depth knowledge of London planning requirements
Confidence leading sustainability and energy workshops with design teams
Proven experience as a team leader and line manager
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence multidisciplinary project teams
A collaborative, credible and client-focused approach
What’s On Offer
My client offers a supportive, flexible and forward-thinking working environment where technical excellence and people development are genuinely valued.
You can expect:
A competitive salary aligned to Associate or Senior Associate level
A permanent, full-time position
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Strong emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance
Clear progression through a structured career framework
Opportunities to influence industry research, guidance and innovation
A comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth
Contact Us
If you are interested in finding out more about this position or similar roles currently and would like a discreet non-committal chat, please contact Jeremy Money (jeremy@jsm-associates.co.uk). However, if you have not received a response within with-in one working week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful this time round. We will confidentially retain your details and inform you of any other suitable opportunities arising should you not be successful in this role.
This is one of a number of exciting positions currently available via JSM Associates. JSM offers an extensive range of jobs in the areas of Planning, CSR & Sustainability, Environmental Management, Remediation & Contaminated Land, EIA and Ecology, Geotechnics, Environmental Planning, Air Quality, Noise and Vibration Landscape.
Phone - 01934 312 155
Email - jeremy@jsm-associates.co.uk
Website - www.jsm-associates.co.uk
Twitter - @JSMAssociates
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