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Head of Sustainability

Recruiter
Sheppard Robson
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Dependant on experience
Closing date
4 Mar 2025
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Job (Function)
Environmental
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Sheppard Robson is seeking an experienced and passionate sustainability leader to join Sheppard Robson as Head of Sustainability. This is a senior leadership position responsible for championing sustainable design across the practice, with support from our Sustainability Coordinator and Social Value Champion, Sustainable Materials Specialist and wider Sustainability Group.

The ideal candidate will drive our sustainability agenda both internally and externally, combining technical expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills to influence positive change across the practice and wider industry.

This senior leadership position will be instrumental in strengthening our position as industry leaders in sustainable design as we approach our 90th anniversary in 2028.

 

Key responsibilities:

Lead and manage the practice's established sustainability team

Drive net zero carbon organizational strategy and implementation

Provide strategic sustainability input on projects and design reviews

Champion sustainable practices and deliver staff training

Represent the practice on industry bodies and at external events

Oversee development of in-house sustainability tools, guidance and processes

Support business development and marketing initiatives relating to sustainability

 

Essential skills and experience:

Design or engineering background in the construction industry

Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Proven leadership and team management experience

Extensive knowledge of sustainable design principles and practices

Able to engage knowledgeably on the broader subject of climate change mitigation and impact.

Experience with environmental certification systems (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, LEED)

Proven track record in delivering sustainability strategies

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Public speaking and presentation experience

Knowledge of current and emerging sustainability legislation

 

Optional/desirable skills and experience:

Experience with energy modelling and analysis tools

Experience with OneClick LCA, or other industry embodied carbon tool

Industry committee or task group participation

Post-occupancy evaluation experience

Knowledge and understanding of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

 

Qualification:

Ideally a degree in architecture and/or sustainable design

 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious sustainability professional to build upon our established foundation and make a significant impact within a leading architectural practice committed to addressing climate change through innovative design.

 

Company

Sheppard Robson is one of the UK’s most established architectural practices, with a reputation for thoughtful and responsible designs.

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