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Reference #: 23429_1784732275
Location: London
Salary: £65000 - £75000 per annum
Sector: Sustainability & Energy
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 22/07/2026

Technical Director - Sustainability & Climate

A highly respected environmental consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering technically excellent advice across some of the UK's most significant development, infrastructure and regeneration projects is looking to appoint a Technical Director or Associate Director - Sustainability & Climate to support the continued growth of its expanding team.

Following sustained success, the business is investing further in its Climate & Sustainability offering and is seeking an experienced professional who can play a key role in its next phase of growth. Renowned for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and long-standing client relationships, the consultancy offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects while providing genuine autonomy and a clear pathway into strategic leadership.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys combining technical delivery with client engagement, team leadership and business development. You'll have the opportunity to shape the direction of an expanding service area while helping clients respond to the UK's evolving climate and sustainability agenda.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll lead the delivery of climate and sustainability projects across a diverse portfolio of development, infrastructure and regeneration schemes.

You'll work closely with clients from the earliest stages of projects through to delivery, providing strategic advice while helping to grow both the team and its wider service offering.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the delivery of carbon and climate change projects from inception through to completion.
  • Manage key client relationships and act as a trusted technical adviser.
  • Oversee climate and carbon assessments as part of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
  • Deliver Net Zero strategies, decarbonisation plans and wider sustainability advice.
  • Prepare and review high-quality technical reports.
  • Mentor and support junior consultants and emerging technical specialists.
  • Contribute to business development, tender submissions and winning new work.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across a range of environmental disciplines.
  • Help shape the future growth of the Climate & Sustainability team.

Project Experience

You'll have the opportunity to work across a wide variety of projects, including:

  • Carbon and greenhouse gas assessments.
  • Climate risk and resilience studies.
  • Net Zero roadmaps and decarbonisation strategies.
  • Whole life and embodied carbon assessments.
  • ESG and sustainability advisory.
  • Circular economy assessments.
  • Climate adaptation planning.
  • Planning policy and environmental legislation.

What They're Looking For

They're keen to speak with experienced consultants who can demonstrate:

  • A strong background in climate change, carbon or sustainability consultancy.
  • An excellent understanding of UK planning policy and environmental legislation.
  • Experience delivering climate and carbon assessments, ideally within the EIA process.
  • Strong project management and financial management skills.
  • Excellent report writing and technical review experience.
  • Experience leading, mentoring or managing technical teams.
  • A commercial mindset, with experience supporting business development.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Consider This Role?

  • Join a highly regarded environmental consultancy with an excellent industry reputation.
  • Work on nationally significant and technically challenging projects.
  • Play a genuine role in shaping the future of an expanding Climate & Sustainability team.
  • Clear progression towards a strategic leadership position.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • A supportive, collaborative culture that genuinely invests in its people.

If you'd like to find out more, reach out to Ethan Williams on 02079602589 for a confidential conversation or click apply.

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