Associate or Senior Associate

Associate or Senior Associate – Sustainability – Energy Join Hoare Lea to apply for the Associate or Senior Associate – Sustainability – Energy role. About Us Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. We are engineers of human experiences, problem solvers who care how a space makes you feel. We combine strong relationships with technical excellence to deliver human‑centred, planet‑conscious solutions. Our clients are industry leaders striving to achieve the best and push the boundaries of sustainability. We deliver projects such as the world’s first workplace fit‑out to achieve BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold, and the UK’s first NABERSUK Design for Performance project to achieve a 5* design‑reviewed target rating. At Hoare Lea you’ll work on exciting projects, engage with industry through UKGBC, CIBSE, and the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative, and benefit from a structured career path, wellbeing support, professional development, and an extensive benefits package. The role You will be the Technical Leader for energy performance activities within the London office. You will provide technical expertise, leadership, and drive excellence and consistency across projects. You will lead forums for knowledge sharing, capability development, training, thought‑leadership, innovation and research. This role focuses on technical leadership, line management, project delivery, and business development. As Part Of The Role You Will Take ownership and lead the energy workstream within the sustainability team. Take ownership and deliver the energy workstream on large‑scale projects with industry leading clients. Act in a client‑facing role, attending project meetings and disseminating the brief within the project team; be personable and an excellent communicator. Manage and prioritise the workload of the energy team. Report energy resourcing requirements to the project lead team. Contribute to the development of other team members. Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others. Collaborate with MEP colleagues and support development of energy modelling expertise within MEP teams. Engage in research and development studies, authoring industry guidance and influencing the group’s work. What We Are Looking For Detailed knowledge, competence and qualifications in energy strategies. Experience with Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES. Proficiency in NABERS UK modelling. In‑use energy modelling and assessment. Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments. About You Experience working within a sustainability consultancy and looking for a new challenge at a leading practice. Passionate about sustainability. Bring technical expertise (degree in an applicable field) and a passion for sustainable solutions. Have in‑depth understanding of London planning requirements. Confident in leading sustainability workshops with design teams. Enjoy working within a dynamic team in a progressive firm. Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork. Qualified and recognized within the industry with Chartered status. Lead integrated project design teams with other construction professionals. Experienced team leader/line manager. Excellent communicator who drives technical excellence for the benefit of the client. How To Apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact louiescottodiperta@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and Accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data Privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. #J-18808-Ljbffr