Sustainable Buildings

My client works across a broad range of markets including education, residential, cultural, and commercial. It has gained an enviable reputation for delivering innovative and fresh designs which has led to an increased demand for their services - and consequently the creation of this new post.

With a broad service offering the post-holder will be involved in a variety of duties. The main responsibilities include:

• Developing low energy building design strategies in conjunction with architects and structural engineers
• Providing advice on sustainability, BREEAM and building physics
• Building services engineering including heating, lighting, power and water systems design with a strong emphasis on reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions
• Advising clients on integrating renewable energy technologies into their buildings
• Working with contractors on site to ensure that design concepts are correctly implemented and constructed
• Using latest dynamic simulation software as part of energy, CO2, thermal and daylight analysis

As well as offering the successful candidate the opportunity to join an innovative team of sustainability experts with a wealth of experience, you will also benefit from a “hands on” learning approach and tuition from experienced team members who will take an active interest in your development.

You will be encouraged to become a Chartered Engineer or environmentalist through an accredited institution such as CIBSE, IMechE, IET, the Energy Institute or IEMA, and it’s expected that you will be running your own projects under the supervision of an experienced engineer within a short period of time.

Key skills and capabilities include:

• Previous sustainable building design experience highly desirable, but not essential
• Technically minded graduate in preferably, but not exclusively, mechanical or electrical engineering or physics
• Genuine interest in the built environment and sustainability
• Strong communicator who is comfortable attending client and stakeholder meetings

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Responsibilities - The role will include, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

• To successfully manage contracts to maximise profit and client satisfaction
• Provide project management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver client requirements.
• Provide technical, analytical and report writing delivery in own discipline (likely to be one of energy management, carbon management or renewable technologies) on sustainability contracts
• Develop own expertise and profile in the sustainability arena contributing to the promotion and growth of the consulting offer. This will include contributing to case studies and thought leadership pieces as well as participation in industry events
• Provide support where necessary to other key relationship accounts and strategic alliances
• Lead bids and proposals and attend bid interviews. To devise cost and price inputs, and co-ordinate and integrate contributions from multiple team members from different disciplines.
• To support the development of more junior members of staff through mentoring and on-the-job guidance.

Requirements:

• Graduate calibre, preferably with masters level qualification in relevant discipline
• Relevant experience from either a industry, academic or consulting background
• Ideal candidate will be a BEng, MEng, or even CEng qualified engineer (or equivalent), with a career history within energy management or as a senior level sustainability consultant.
• Membership of the Institute of Energy Management, accreditation as a CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant, BREEAM qualification and/or CSH would all be an advantage.
• Competence with MS Project, IES or CAD an advantage but not essential
• Experienced Project Manager used to managing complex project teams
• Strong track record in business development and sales
• Good understanding of the sustainability agenda
• Ideally with or working towards accreditation by a suitable body

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The successful candidate will play a key role in developing services around the creation and improvement of the built environment including policy work with local authorities, compliance support for developers and architects, building stock analysis, and the creation of major refurbishment plans for public and private clients. Additionally the role will include delivery of client-facing projects, management and development of a small team of consultants, business development and thought-leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• To successfully manage contracts to maximise profit and client satisfaction
• Provide project management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver client requirements
• Develop and deploy built environment strategy for the consultancy
• Provide technical, analytical and report writing delivery in own discipline on sustainability contracts
• Develop own expertise and profile in the arena of the sustainable built environment contributing to the promotion and growth of the consulting offer. This will include contributing to case studies and thought leadership pieces as well as participation in industry events
• Work closely with colleagues to develop sales from corporate clients. This will include leading on client visits and developing concept notes and proposals.
• Provide support where necessary to other key relationship accounts and strategic alliances
• Lead bids and proposals, and attend bid interviews. To devise cost and price inputs, and co-ordinate and integrate contributions from multiple team members from different disciplines.
• Manage the development of the Built Environment team.

Requirements

• Graduate calibre, preferably with masters level qualification in relevant discipline
• Academic or consulting background
• Project Manager with proven experience managing complex project teams
• Strong track record in business development and sales
• BREEAM qualified and with significant experience of its use (Code certification an advantage)

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With an ever increasing pipeline of work, particularly in Europe, there is now a need for a French speaking Mechanical or M&E Engineer to take a leading role on mid-size and large projects. Fluent French is required as many technical meetings will be conducted entirely in French with the need to also produce drawings and reports.

The successful candidate will possess a detailed understanding of HVAC system design and be a chartered engineer or working towards chartership. It is also essential that you are a self motivated individual with the ability to work well under pressure and prioritise tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity with a market leading organisation that will provide you with the opportunity to work on a wide assortment of projects across a variety of sectors, all requiring an intrinsic understanding of the overall vision of the building and the ability to interpret this through engineering.

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As an Energy Consultant you will be responsible for carrying out energy audits, as well as providing guidance and advice on carbon reductions strategies, policies, and energy efficiency strategies including renewables.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking site surveys and preparing technical reports regarding energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies
• Analysing utility consumption data to identify areas of concern and possible solutions
• Advising on energy efficiency solutions; both technical and behavioural based projects
• Presenting solutions to clients, often presenting technical information to a non-technical audience.

You will posses:

• Proven experience as an energy auditor: ideally you will be a CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships
• Level 4 qualification as a Non-domestic Energy Assessor,
• Eagerness to work with professional clients, across of a variety of building types and locations

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Low Carbon Consultant to join an established and leading UK consultancy. You will work across the UK, providing guidance to an enviable portfolio of UK clients.

For more information, please contact Karyn on 020 7400 5580 or apply on Karyn@acre-resources.com

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This role will monitor energy consumption and lead energy reduction strategies for a portfolio of corporate clients. Through trend analysis, energy surveys and audits and stakeholder engagement, your department’s aim will be to make significant improvements in energy consumption.

Amongst a range of duties you will:

• Undertake energy surveys of high consuming buildings and identify cost reduction measures
• Promote energy conservation with property management colleagues, individual tenants, and tenant groups
• Assist in the implementation of no cost energy reduction measures and track energy savings achieved
• Develop business cases and pitch for investment in energy reduction projects
• Support multi site energy reduction measures within budget and timescale

You will have a BSc in Building Services Engineering or a relevant degree along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You will be financially minded and comfortable working with complex spreadsheets (particularly Excel). You will be a team player looking for a rare opportunity to join an innovative Energy team within a FTSE 100 company. Our client offers a strong salary and benefit package.

For more information contact Karyn Peacocke on 020 3008 4699 or by email on karyn@acre-resources.com

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The individual will be responsible for all aspects of energy management; procurement, monitoring and reducing energy consumption, as well as supporting their strategy towards the Carbon Reduction Commitment and sustainability targets.

A short list of responsibilities include:

• Procure gas and electricity contracts; work with brokers and energy suppliers to secure circa £2million in contracts annually
• Data collection and trend analysis; forecast and manage utility budget and set reductions targets
• Implement innovative energy efficiency solutions across sites
• Ensure CRC compliance as well as manage data for internal Corporate Responsibility reporting

You will be an experienced Energy Manager looking to lead an organisation’s energy portfolio. Our client offers a competitive package and excellent Central London location.

To apply contact Karyn Peacocke on 0845 257 8030 or by email on karyn@acre-resources.com

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You will be working with a variety of clients to carry out environmental assessments of projects whilst also aiding in the development and delivery of sustainable strategies.

The successful individual will be:

• A BREEAM accredited assessor
• Experienced in construction projects and working with design teams
• Someone with the ability to build robust long lasting client and internal relationships

You will have strong communication skills and must have client facing experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a top town planning consultancy that offers strong career prospects

To apply, contact Karyn Peacocke on 020 3008 4699, or by email on karyn@acre-resources.com.

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Working as a figurehead within the team, the successful applicant will have very strong client liaison and networking skills.

You will be managing client projects and programmes to promote sustainability within their organisations, including:

• Advising and implementing building energy efficiency strategies, as well as investigating various low and zero carbon energy options
• Producing wider sustainability assessments, including support and delivery of BREEAM assessments
• Producing various energy models and reports, along with assessment and feasibility studies
• Facilitating the implementation of sustainable energy solutions tailored to each client
• Supporting other consultants’ sustainability projects within the organisation where necessary

In addition to a relevant degree, you will have experience working within energy efficiency or sustainability consulting. You will be a registered BREEAM assessor (ideally commercial and bespoke) and/or LEED qualified.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive consultant to join a growing team where you will have strong role in growing and developing the business.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.