Associate Director – Non-domestic Energy Efficiency Consultancy

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated energy efficiency consultant to fulfil the role of Associate Director to lead and support excellent service delivery and the growth of our team. The role will focus on the non-domestic sector, principally developing an offer for the commercial and private sector whilst also supporting existing activities in the public sector.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile clients from various sectors, whilst developing and delivering a broad range of net zero carbon, energy efficiency and renewables services in the non-domestic sector.

Accountabilities (Deliverables)

• Be the consultancy lead for the non-domestic energy efficiency and renewables services within the Sustainability team, covering the private and public sector
• Developing and securing business opportunities with existing and new clients
• Developing and growing our offer and services for the private/commercial sector
• Develop, grow, lead and manage a team of consultants
• Support clients to develop and deliver Energy Efficiency/Net Zero strategies across projects and programmes throughout the asset lifecycle, including scoping, business case, procurement, contract management/troubleshooting, monitoring & verification
• Develop internal stakeholder relationships with infrastructure, real estate and natural resources sectors, liaising with Key Account Managers and Sector Leads to support work winning
  
  

Responsibilities (Duties)

The successful candidate will be the consultancy lead for non-domestic energy efficiency in the Sustainability team, providing specialist expertise to help clients reduce energy use and carbon emissions in buildings. Responsibilities will include:

• Energy efficiency consultancy – including through audits and technical advice and also developing net zero strategies, whole building or estate retrofit strategies for medium and large commercial clients
• Leading & managing project teams
• Ensuring that client requirements are effectively identified, scoped and delivered to high quality standards
• Lead business growth by responding to open tenders, managing bid responses, seeking business opportunities and building strong internal & external client relationships
• Develop and deliver a consultancy offer for the private/commercial sector
• Build a team to deliver services effectively, achieve commercial targets and develop technical capabilities
• Network & coach/mentor as appropriate to develop Turner & Townsend’s wider skillset
• Input to the strategic direction and operational management of the Sustainability team as member of the management team
• Support Key Account Managers & sector leads to ensure that Sustainability is included in any business development opportunities
• Supporting Turner & Townsend’s Corporate Responsibility strategy in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals as required
  
  

Qualifications

• A good covering of the knowledge and skills below is required, though candidates aren’t necessarily expected to have deep experience in all areas.
• Significant experience of delivering energy efficiency consultancy support for clients is essential, including the areas of energy and carbon (Net Zero Emissions), and energy efficiency ideally in the non-domestic sector (public sector and/or commercial sector)
• Experience of working in Real Estate and/or manufacturing/industrial sectors, in particular for retrofit
• Strong understanding of the commercial sector operation and challenges when it comes to reducing carbon emissions from their estate
• Business development experience, in the context of identifying and winning opportunities with existing as well as new clients
• Good working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and climate and sustainability issues
• Familiarity with Energy Performance Contract, tendering and contract management (desirable)
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organisations on major projects and programmes
• Excellent communication including writing and presentation skills – including ability to communicate with clients and other key stakeholders on global, national and regional issues
• Able to build strong, professional client relationships and proactively identifies and resolves client’s issues
• Experience of people management, line-management of a team of different grades, including talent’s development plans, recruitment and growing a successful team
• Confident leading and working alone or as part of a team, with ability to adapt as required
• Attention to detail in service delivery, communications and ways of working with others
• Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are actively seeking to create a diverse team.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Professionally qualified member of a recognised institution, e.g. IEMA / CIBSE/ Chartered Environmentalist or similar (desirable)