Director/Associate Director, Sustainability and NZC Consultancy
Job Description
Job Title: Director/Associate Director, Sustainability and NZC Consultancy
Directly reports to: Head of Sustainability
No of Direct Reports: 4+
Location: UK, TBC
Position Summary:
To lead and manage the sustainability team on a day to day basis, providing a quality service to our clients and expand the boundaries of our professional and commercial capabilities. Assist in the development and growth of the business in the Sustainability discipline. To assist in effectively expand the client base and industry sector coverage, leading to increased capability, sales and profitability, in addition to achieve increased levels of repeat business.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Lead from the front, developing and communicating a clear vision for growth and quality delivery.
- Effectively lead the Sustainability team day to day, including ensuring effective forecasting, measuring of works in progress, reviewing aged debt, and driving office initiatives, as well as managing the Sustainability team resource with support from Associates.
- Maximise staff effectiveness and improve efficiency by enhancing client relationships, improving internal systems, developing and mentoring staff skills.
- Adopt a proactive attitude to talent acquisition, development, and retention.
- Take overall responsibility for the effective management and co-ordination of all resource to ensure exceptional project delivery, with the assistance of Associates.
- Work-winning activities and network growth to achieve forecasts and growth expectations.
- Implement effective bid management processes.
- Champion the application and maintenance of all Quality System procedures across the business unit.
- Ensure all Sustainability staff are focused on a quality delivery, to time and cost requirements.
- Lead the development of new business for Wallace Whittle Sustainability by building relationships with existing and new clients, and relevant intermediaries.
- Enhance the Wallace Whittle reputation by ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of a quality product and service.
- Undertake effective financial management and reporting, aligned with company systems and processes.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest possible standards of Sustainability consultancy by maintaining a market leading knowledge of Sustainability, Energy and Net Zero Carbon accounting and delivery and associated new developments in the property development and building services industry.
- Undertake all other duties as may be required to assist in the fulfilment of the primary growth objectives of the business.
- Contribute to ensuring operations are conducted in accordance with the relevant ISO and national legislation.
- To ensure contract compliance with the Integrated Management System, by supporting the administration of the Internal Audit programme, corrective action and customer feedback registers.
Education and Experience:
- Preferably a Chartered Engineer/ and/or Qualified Architect with a minimum of Honours/Masters degree in an appropriate discipline.
- Relevant accreditations, e.g. LCC, WELL, BREEAM, LEED etc.
- Experience of leadership/delivery of LCA, Carbon Management, Circular Economy, NZC accounting etc.
- A minimum of 10 years’ industry experience, and preferably 5 years’ leadership experience.
- Experience of office and regional team management.
- A track record of work-winning and a relationship network in key sectors such as commercial, healthcare, public, residential etc.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Confident engaging with senior design team personnel and clients, including Developers, Owners, Investors and Occupiers.
- Ability to lead from the front and by example.
- Excellent people skills to ensure staff engagement.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Preferably, an existing network of customers and intermediaries in the UK.
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Senior Sustainability & NZC Consultant
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Sustainability & NZC Consultant
Directly reports to: Sustainability Director
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: UK Wide
Position Summary:
To manage and lead the delivery of sustainable building services solutions on individual projects; to be a proactive member of the sustainability team; to contribute to the resource allocation of sustainability requirements as project work demands; contribute to the development of the sustainability team with marketing and fee bids and keeping up to date with current Legislation and Planning Policies.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Delivery of Energy Strategies for Planning Applications.
- Lodgement of SAP calculations.
- Lodgement of non-domestic and domestic EPCs.
- Delivery of Sustainability Statements for Planning Applications.
- Knowledge of BREEAM / WELL.
- Knowledge of Home Quality Mark (HQM).
- Thermal modelling to Level 5 (preferred).
- Knowledge of façade performance and U-value calculations.
- Knowledge of Energy Auditing and Assessment.
- Knowledge of daylight calculations.
- Input into fee proposals.
Education and Experience:
- Educated to degree level in a related discipline.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Knowledge of residential and non-residential energy modelling
- BREEAM Assessor.
- Presentation skills.
- Ensure that the Quality System procedures are adhered to.
- Responsible attitude and actively undertake training.
- Lead external workshops and design team meetings.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical design.
- Knowledge of RIBA stages of work.
- Chartership.
- Level 5 IES thermal modelling accreditation.
- BREEAM / WELL AP.
- Knowledge of BSRIA scope of works.
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Sustainability & NZC Consultant
Job Description
Job Title: Sustainability & NZC Consultant
Directly reports to: Sustainability Director
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: UK Wide
Position Summary:
To produce of sustainable building services solutions on individual projects. Be a proactive member of the sustainability team. Contribute to the development of the sustainability team assisting with research.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Carry out the responsibilities of a Sustainability Consultant including delivery of Energy Strategies for new buildings to achieve compliance with energy and carbon targets; Delivery of IES energy and thermal models and the output reporting as required, including EPC’s.
- Adopt a responsible attitude to and actively undertake training.
- Regularly review personal programme workload. Develop and frequently review priority lists of programmed tasks.
- Ensure application and maintenance of all Quality System procedures.
- Carry out all personal management duties including weekly recording of man-hour commitments to individual projects.
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the highest possible standards of design and reporting by developing a good working knowledge of proven building services systems and new developments in the Building Services industry.
- To contribute to ensuring operations are conducted in accordance with the relevant ISO and national legislation.
- To ensure contract compliance with the Integrated Management System, by supporting the administration of the Internal Audit programme, corrective action and customer feedback registers.
- To comply with strategy and actions which encourage and produce a safe working environment for all staff and which reduce the impact to the environment.
Education and Experience:
- Educated to degree level in a related discipline.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Knowledge of BREEAM, HQM and WELL assessments.
- The ability to produce and review high quality reports to predefined deadlines.
- The successful candidate will be required to deliver reports for clients and so attention to detail, reliability, good organisational skills are paramount.
- Ability to confidently attend external design team meetings and workshops, delivering expertise and advice in relation to sustainable building services solutions.
- Happy to work in local office and travel to other offices when required.
Desirable:
- Experience in the building services industry an advantage.
- BREEAM and WELL assessor.
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Principal / Associate Sustainability & NZC Consultant
Job Description
Job Title: Principal / Associate Sustainability & NZC Consultant
Directly reports to: Sustainability Director/Head of Sustainability
No of Direct Reports: TBC
Location: UK Wide
Position Summary:
To provide an excellent service to clients within the boundaries of our professional and commercial capabilities. The Principal / Associate should lead projects on behalf of the Sustainability group and to deliver Wallace Whittle’s services to the highest of standard and on time.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Assist the Sustainability Director to develop new business for Wallace Whittle by building relationships with existing and new clients.
- Day-to-day contact for the Location Directors, organising, and coordinating design team and client meetings discussing energy, sustainability, environmental and health & wellbeing topics.
- Specific focus on implementing Wallace Whittle’s Net Zero Carbon strategies, ideally leading the embodied carbon service-line.
- Delivery of environmental assessment certifications (BREEAM, WELL and Home Quality Mark).
- Ability to undertake preliminary concept design studies to influence building shape, form and function.
- Delivery of Sustainability Statements for Planning Applications.
- Knowledge and implementation of planning policy sustainability requirements (specifically the GLA).
- Knowledge of Energy Auditing and assessments.
- Attend business development events, conferences and other marketing activities.
- Carry out presentations to clients.
- Take the initiative in organising and leading technical meetings.
- Assists in the development of thought leadership and technical articles for industry publications.
- Assists in the preparation of fee bids, proposals and interviews.
- Liaise with and provide project focal point for clients and lead and/or support consultants to ensure that client interests are most effectively fulfilled.
- Maximise staff effectiveness and improve efficiency by enhancing client relationships, improving internal systems and developing staff skills.
- Interlink and work effectively with all others affecting or affected by your work.
- Adopt a responsible attitude to project manage and actively undertake training and development of subordinate staff.
- Effectively distribute project workload and liaise with technical and other support staff to ensure acceptable product delivery.
- Ensure application and maintenance of all Quality System procedures.
- Ensure documentation issued from Wallace Whittle in respect of a project has been processed in accordance with all relevant procedures.
- Manage multiple projects including organisation of trainee staff and project delivery to time and cost requirements.
- Carry out all personal management duties including weekly recording of man-hour commitments to individual projects and reporting on a monthly basis particular project fee input information.
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties.
- Undertake all other duties as may be required to assist in the fulfilment of the primary objectives of the Directors.
- To ensure compliance with the IMS, by supporting the administration of the Internal Audit programme, corrective action and customer feedback registers.
Education and Experience:
- Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status in the near future.
- Masters level of education in engineering field, preferably in Sustainable Design and Energy.
- Previous experience in a consulting engineering environment.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Technically competent
- Project management experience
- Good communication and presentation skills
Preferable:
- IESVE Level 5 accreditation
- Embodied Carbon assessments
- BREEAM / WELL / FitWell / LEED / HQM accreditation
We encourage and prefer all applicants to apply directly, please no recruiters.
Shaping the Future at UKREiiF
WWe are heading to Leeds for UKREiiF - will we see you there?
Hosted by the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREIIF), the upcoming event stands as a pivotal platform where industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders converge to exchange insights and explore collaborative opportunities shaping the future of renewable energy and infrastructure investment.
Set amidst the vibrant heart of Leeds, from Tuesday 21st May to Thursday 23rd May, this annual gathering promises an engaging agenda. From keynote addresses to panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, it will encourage meaningful dialogue and drive actionable outcomes within the sector. With a keen focus on the latest trends, innovations, and investment strategies, we aim to gather invaluable knowledge and forge further strategic partnerships in this evolving landscape.
Our delegates, ready to contribute their expertise and perspectives, will engage in key discussions covering sustainability, market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies within renewable energy and infrastructure. But it’s more than just showcasing what we know—it’s about learning, collaborating, and growing together. Whether we’re sharing insights, brainstorming solutions, or simply swapping stories over coffee, we’re eager to meet with current and new connections.
We’re looking forward to the event, eager to catch up with many of our valued clients and collaborators, and explore new opportunities.
If you’d like to arrange a meeting over coffee or a drink, please reach out to our attendees below.
Darren Wright
Director, Birmingham
Paul Dean
Director, Manchester
Matt Graves
Director, London
Craig Robertson
Director, England
Stephen Osborne
Director, Edinburgh and Sustainability
Steven Dunn
Director, Scotland
WWe're going to IHEEM Northern Ireland
WWe are heading to Belfast for the IHEEM Northern Ireland Regional Conference & Exhibition.
As we continue to grow our Healthcare expertise from our Belfast office, we’re attending the Institute of Healthcare Engineering & Estate Management (IHEEM) NI Regional Conference this year, May 14th & 15th.
We are looking forward to attending the event, catching up with many of our valued clients and chatting over new opportunities.
If you’d like to arrange a meeting over coffee or a drink, please reach out to our attendees below.
Gavin McCausland
Director, Belfast
Paul Cooper
Director, Glasgow
Jonathan Blackhurst
Associate Director, Warrington
Senior Electrical Engineer, Glasgow
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer, Glasgow
Directly reports to: Associate / Director
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: Glasgow
Position Summary:
To support the management team in producing robust design solutions including drawing and written deliverables with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities and authority:
- Produce Electrical Design drawings, calculations (Amtech, IES, Relux, Dialux), reports, specifications and schedules
- Contribute to BREEAM or equivalent legislation
- Contribute to Building Regulations Part F/ Part L / Section 6 compliance modelling
- Witness test the proving and commissioning procedures of final installations
- Assist the development of trainee engineers
- Work to internal and external project programs effectively
- Work to company Quality Assurance management systems
- Support Senior/ Associate Engineers and Management
Education and Experience:
- Engineering degree preferred. Minimum Engineering HNC/D or equivalent qualification.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
Essential:
- Competent in AutoCad and knowledge of Revit
- Communicate effectively with internal and external design team members
- Undertake non-intrusive surveys of existing installations
- Undertake main plant area spatial allowance exercises
- Ensure industry knowledge is kept up to date with new legislation, standards and regulations, product development and new technology
- Attend and contribute to design team and project meetings
- Collaborate and work effectively with all others affecting or affected by your work
- Carry out all personal management duties
- Comply with all security procedures and commercial in-confidence restrictions associated with work duties
Desirable:
- Chartered or studying towards Chartership and maintain CPD requirements
- Quality checking/review of trainee staff work and equivalent grade engineers
- Liaise with lead and/or support engineers to ensure that discipline designs are completed to expected quality and programme
Engineering the Future: Greg Smart
Engineering the Future: Greg Smart's Career Journey at Wallace Whittle
In an industry where convention often dominates, Greg Smart is a testament to the different pathways that can exist into the world of engineering.
Settled within our Aberdeen Office, Greg, now one of our brilliant Mechanical Engineers, brings a unique perspective shaped by over a decade of hands-on experience with Wallace Whittle. We recently spoke to him to delve deeper into his story, exploring the path to his apprenticeship and the insights he has gained along the way.
Having embarked on his engineering journey at 16, Greg is now a fully-fledged Mechanical Engineer with over a decade of work experience and his Honours Degree in Building Services Engineering, all before the age of 26.
“I joined Wallace Whittle in 2014 as a 16-year-old straight out of school. I always had an interest in technical work, but I knew I did not want to continue in full-time education, so the potential to gain a degree, whilst working full time was a big appeal.”
Coming straight from school, Greg spent time shadowing senior staff members, getting a grasp of the ropes, and leaning as much as possible. Gradually getting involved in larger projects and utilising tech.
“I was given proper responsibility on real tasks which was great, I began using IES (Integrated Environmental Solutions) a lot, and over time, I got more involved in design work, helping with interesting projects.”
We prioritise the continuous professional growth of our apprentices. We offer various avenues for development, including weekly CPDs and fully funded further education opportunities. In Greg’s case, he embarked on a journey to obtain his HNC by attending college one day a week for two years, all while maintaining his employment with Wallace Whittle, before moving on to University.
“In 2019, I began working towards my degree in building services engineering on a part time basis at Glasgow Caledonian University, graduating in 2023. During that time, I worked on a variety of projects for our Aberdeen office.”
At Wallace Whittle, we provide a supportive environment for our staff to thrive and further develop, and with our apprenticeship schemes, our junior staff have room to learn, question and make mistakes.
“The company is more than happy to enroll you in college and university, while exposing you to a variety of projects to help you develop as an engineer. They also have an Academy development program which offers in house training and a clear route to progress within the company.”
Our Academy is our internal training initiative designed to foster growth across four levels, each tailored to address specific areas of development within our workforce. At level three, Greg aspires to move towards level four soon. Levels three and four are dedicated to mentoring and cultivating our mid-level engineers and managers, nurturing them into future leaders in both management and business.
Our dedicated staff also play an integral role in guiding our apprentices along their journey, offering support both professionally and personally. With a team of 130 professionals spanning across the UK, we are fully devoted to embracing and assisting our apprentices as they navigate their path to growth and success! As Greg reflects on his decade-long tenure, he highlights the invaluable support he received from fellow Wallace Whittle staff, particularly his colleagues in the Aberdeen office.
“Over the last 10 years, I have been fortunate enough to work with several highly skilled engineers within the company who have helped me massively. Particularly, my colleagues in the Aberdeen office have been incredibly supportive during my time here, particularly Derek Andrew, Brian Doyle, Kevin Milne, Scott Paterson and of course, Andy Forbes our Director.“
With 10 years at Wallace Whittle under his belt, we wanted to know what Greg sees for himself next in his career, from leaving school to now having a degree and a chosen discipline in mechanical engineering.
“There have been numerous people who have been supported through university by Wallace Whittle who have gone on to have very successful careers, and I hope to continue my progress within our Aberdeen Office.”
As our conversation ended, we asked Greg’s for his tips for those contemplating an apprenticeship or a career at Wallace Whittle:
“For anyone who does not see themselves staying in school or going straight into further education, joining Wallace Whittle is a fantastic opportunity to pursue a challenging, but rewarding career, all whilst still having the chance to go gain a degree through the company sponsored trainee/apprenticeship scheme.
It was the best decision I could have made! Also ask as many questions as you can, you can never ask too many questions”
Aspiring engineers, like Greg, are welcomed to join our dynamic team and embark on their own fulfilling careers through our apprenticeship programs.
If you’re ready to take the next step towards a rewarding career in engineering, we invite you to apply for our apprenticeship opportunities today! Applications are accepted year-round, with our primary intake window occurring during the summer months.
Visit: Apprenticeships at Wallace Whittle
Or get in touch to discuss your experience and let’s see how we can bring you on board, email [email protected]
