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Principal Sustainability Consultant | Cambridge - Hybrid | Permanent | up to £70,000 Are you an experienced Sustainability Engineer or Consultant? Strong background working on energy modelling on building services projects? PT Renewables is partnered with a rapidly expanding, sustainability-led building services consultancy that is shaping the future of better-performing, low-energy buildings. You'll get the chance partner with major developers, architects and contractors on projects spanning heritage, rail, education, commercial, healthcare, private residential and more. If you’re a senior consultant ready for that next step, or already operating at Principal level, this role gives you autonomy, visibility, progression and purpose. The Role You’ll have real scope to lead, innovate and push sustainability outcomes across complex schemes. You’ll work client-side, collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineers and shape solutions from early design through to handover. What You’ll Be Doing • Thermal modelling & energy assessments (IES), • Feasibility and early-stage optioneering, • Planning reports & environmental submissions, • Net zero strategies & design integration, • Specification and technical documentation, • Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team leadership About you • 3–5+ years’ experience in building services design, • Working knowledge of IES & Level 5 Energy Assessments, • Understanding of SAP10, Part L, Part O & Net Zero requirements (education/residential experience is a plus), • Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills, • Passion for high-performing buildings and low-energy design Package • Salary up to £70,000, • Hybrid working - from either Oxford or Cambridge offices, • Bonus opportunities, • Enhanced leave, professional development opportunities, pension and more If you want to work on diverse, technically interesting projects while helping shape the future of low-energy buildings - we’d love to hear from you.

Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer. Cambridge About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Cambridge. The office was established to provide a local presence on our projects. We have an abundance of expertise and knowledge that is regularly called upon throughout the firm, mainly within complex engineering sectors such as Science and Research and Healthcare. It's an exciting time to join our Cambridge team. We are focused on growth, both in the UK and overseas. We are large enough to provide stability and opportunity, and small enough to recognise our people as individuals. As a young, vibrant and innovative office, culture is at the heart of everything that we do. Guided by our vision, we are passionate in our purpose to positively influence the balance between people and planet. We deliver high performing buildings which respond to the challenges of climate change whilst creating spaces which meet the needs of modern living. As a Principal / Associate Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs for a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants delivering design solutions of the highest standard for our clients, while securing repeat and new business opportunities. A critical aspect of this role is to support and develop a team of technically competent, collaborative, and highly engaged team members. What You’ll Be Doing In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of the electrical design services for multi-disciplinary projects across a number of building sectors., • Lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards., • Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery This is a client-facing role, so you will be attending project meetings and disseminating / translating the brief within the project team., • Work with the team leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered., • Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals, including apprentices and graduates. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects., • Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux., • Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role., • Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity, • Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact . If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, ___ Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Senior Design Manager - Cambridge Senior Design Manager:Senior Design Manager - Construction - Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Your new company: One of the UK's leading contractors operating across a number of sectors including Infrastructure and Build Key Responsibilities: • Establish, maintain, and manage the project’s design resources and team structure across bid, PCSA, and delivery stages, while leading a professional, comprehensive, and sustainable design service for customers and key partners/suppliers., • Manage and safely coordinate the full design process through all RIBA stages, challenging the brief where needed and driving innovation and continuous improvement at both bid and delivery phases., • Ensure all design management procedures are completed and followed, contribute to the overall design strategy and approach, and maintain adherence to the design brief/scope of service while developing a detailed scope for each key project stage., • Coordinate the work of the design team, contractors, and statutory bodies (such as Local Authority planners, Building Control, and HSE) to meet programme-critical deadlines., • Strong experience in main contracting, ideally on Education, Office/Lab, or Residential projects valued £10–50m., • Confident leading consultant teams, with good sustainability knowledge (Passivhaus, NABERS, BREEAM) and experience across bid and delivery stages., • Background in Pre‑construction (PCSA), 3D design/BIM, and practical low‑carbon design methods., • Enjoys working collaboratively in a supportive, inclusive, and hardworking team., • Pension Scheme – Matched contributions up to 6%, • Generous Holiday Allowance – 26 days plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with long service, plus the option to buy additional days, • Private Healthcare, • Life Assurance, • Wellbeing Support, • Company Car or Car Allowance, • Exclusive Discounts, • Long Service Awards, • Sharesave Plan & Incentive Scheme What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4765370

Intermediate - Senior Energy & Sustainability Consultant London, Oxford or Cambridge | Hybrid Working | Up to £60k A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to hire an Intermediate - Senior Energy & Sustainability Consultant to join its expanding sustainability team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in building physics and energy modelling (IES-VE) who is looking to step into a more client-facing, project-led role, while also gaining exposure to wider sustainability services such as Whole Life Carbon and BREEAM. The Opportunity You'll be working across a diverse portfolio of projects, including defence, healthcare, education, residential and commercial developments, supporting schemes from early-stage concept through to delivery. A key part of this role is involvement in defence-sector projects, meaning you'll need to either hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. Alongside this, you'll have the opportunity to: Take ownership of your own projects Work directly with clients and design teams Influence design decisions through building performance analysis Broaden your skillset across sustainability disciplines What You'll Be Doing Delivering building physics and energy modelling using IES-VE Producing Part L compliance models, energy strategies and performance analysis Carrying out overheating assessments (TM52, TM59, Part O) and thermal comfort studies Supporting the development of low-carbon and net zero design strategies Contributing to Whole Life Carbon assessments and sustainability certifications (where applicable) Attending and contributing to design team and client meetings Managing your own workload across multiple projects Supporting and mentoring junior team members (at senior level) What They're Looking For Experience in a building services or sustainability consultancy Strong technical background in building physics and IES modelling Good understanding of UK regulations (Part L, TM52, TM59, Part O) Ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients and design teams Comfortable working across multiple projects and deadlines Eligible for, or currently holding, SC ClearanceDesirable (but not essential): Experience with Whole Life Carbon / OneClick LCA Knowledge of BREEAM or other certification schemes Experience working on public sector or defence projects Why Apply? Work on high-profile and secure-sector projects Gain exposure to a broader sustainability offering beyond building physics Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team Clear pathway for career progression and increased responsibility Ongoing training, development and support towards chartership Flexibility to work across multiple office locations If you're an Energy / Sustainability Consultant with strong IES modelling skills looking to step into a more well-rounded, client-facing role - with the chance to work on technically interesting and secure projects - this is a strong opportunity to take that next step.1 Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you. Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, reachable via (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer

Your new company One of the UK's leading contractors with over a 100 years of experience. Operating across the UK in a number of sectors including: Construction, Residential, Fit Out, Maintenance and Engineering Your new role Working on a major expansion project in Cambridge, they are looking for a senior design manager to join the project team. Where you will be taking the project from pre-construction through to delivery. With a particular focus on the residential units of the project. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate design activities across all stages, ensuring compliance with programme, scope, and budget Chair consultant and client-facing design meetings, producing clear action lists and tracking progress. Manage risk and identify opportunities for value engineering. Oversee design deliverables, including Principal Designer and supply chain CDP packages. Ensure robust change management and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders. Drive sustainability compliance. Support bid management processes and contribute to securing future parcels. Promote health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience leading design management on £50m+ projects within Tier 1 contractors. Strong knowledge of two-stage PCSA processes. Familiarity with sustainability KPIs. Proficient in BIM Level 2 Professional qualifications (RIBA, CIOB, RICS, CIAT, or equivalent). Ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Consultant Ecologist Location: Cambridge Salary: £28,000 - £40,000 Pebble Recruitment are currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join their ever-growing team based in either of their Cambridge offices. Our client is growing rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business. An exciting time to join one of their two offices (and plans to add more)! Our client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their client's and employee's needs, well-being, and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project. The successful Ecologist will work closely alongside the ecology team in the Cambridge office, assisting with protected species surveys. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Ecologist to join an employee-focused company, that offers extensive career progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of projects. Consultant Ecologist Position Overview • Undertaking protected species surveys, • Helping to build tenders and create fee quotations, • Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, etc) with the assistance of seniors where needed, • Managing small-medium-sized projects and some large-sized projects with assistance if needed Ecologist Position Requirements, • 2-3 years of industry experience, • Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field, • 1 protected species license (preferred), • Hold a full UK driving license, • Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly, • Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred Ecologist Position Remuneration Consultant Ecologist Position Benefits • Competitive salary, ranging between £28,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, • Generous pension scheme, • Hybrid working, • TOIL, • Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget, • Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage If you are eager to seize this opportunity or wish to explore other roles, click "Apply Now" or get in touch with Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment