Associate Director of Energy

Associate Director / Head of Energy

An established building services consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director-level Head of Energy to lead its energy modelling and building performance team.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with IES VE, dynamic thermal simulation and building energy modelling, alongside strong technical leadership and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and develop the energy modelling team and service offering.

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Oversee complex energy modelling and dynamic thermal simulation using IES VE.

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Deliver energy strategies, overheating assessments, TM54/TM52/TM59 analysis and Part L compliance modelling.

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Support net-zero carbon strategies and building performance optimisation.

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Manage client relationships, project delivery, budgets and business development.

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Provide technical guidance, quality assurance and mentoring to engineers.

Requirements

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Significant experience in energy modelling and building physics.

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Extensive practical expertise in IES VE and its relevant modules.

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Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and energy assessment methodologies.

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Proven technical leadership, project management and client-facing experience.

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Relevant engineering or building physics degree; chartership desirable.

Target Profile: Associate Director, Technical Director, Principal Engineer or Senior Energy Modelling Consultant with extensive IES VE expertise and the ability to lead a team and grow an energy modelling service