Principal Consultant - Building Physics / Sustainability

Manchester (Primarily Remote - ~2 office visits per month) Up to £65,000

We're partnering with a growing consultancy looking to appoint a Principal Consultant to play a key role in delivering sustainability solutions across the residential development sector.

With a strong pipeline of new build projects, this position offers the chance to combine technical leadership, team management, and project oversight, particularly within overheating analysis and planning-driven sustainability strategies.

This role would suit someone who enjoys leading from the front-balancing hands-on delivery with team development and commercial input.

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Flexible, predominantly remote working setup
• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team
• Involvement in impactful residential schemes
• Clear progression and continued professional development
• Supportive, collaborative working culture

• Lead project delivery, ensuring high technical standards across all outputs
• Oversee quality assurance processes and maintain consistency across the team
• Mentor and support team members, helping to build capability and confidence
• Work closely with clients to deliver on project objectives
• Monitor programme timelines, resourcing, and budgets
• Stay informed on industry trends, particularly in residential and sustainability

• Team Leadership: Manage workloads, performance, and overall team delivery
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain strong QA procedures
• People Development: Drive training initiatives and continuous improvement
• Commercial Oversight: Take ownership of project financials and forecasting
• Technical Input: Lead on overheating assessments (IES DSM) and planning support work
• Business Growth: Contribute to expanding services within the residential sector
• Sustainability Focus: Exposure to Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) is advantageous

• Proven experience managing teams within a consultancy setting
• Strong background in quality control and project delivery
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff
• Good commercial awareness, including project financial management
• Advanced knowledge of IES software (essential)
• Hands-on experience with overheating analysis (IES DSM)
• Understanding of planning-related sustainability strategies
• Interest or experience within residential new build projects
• Relevant degree or professional background
• Strong communication and leadership skills

If you're looking for a senior leadership role where you can influence both project delivery and team growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to step up and make an impact.

Get in touch to learn more or apply today.