Associate Director (Environmental Design, Energy)

About the role

Associate Director, Energy Analyst – full‑time, London office. The role supports Atelier Ten’s integrated environmental design, building services engineering and lighting design consultancy. You will deliver environmental and sustainability advice across a wide range of projects, from master planning to detailed building design, using advanced simulation tools and building regulations expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in building physics, energy analysis, operational carbon, thermal performance and thermal comfort.
• Lead and maintain project workstreams for energy and thermal analysis, delivering accurate, timely outcomes using industry benchmarks and internal standards.
• Consult on sustainability, environmental design, building regulations (PartL, PartO, CIBSE, ASHRAE, ISO) and net‑zero carbon/energy strategies.
• Use analytical tools (IES‑VE, Rhino, Grasshopper, EnergyPlus, Open Studio, Design Builder, MSExcel, Python‑based tools) to simulate building service systems and deliver findings.
• Prepare and present reports, results, and presentations that clearly communicate recommendations to internal teams, external collaborators and clients.
• Act as the key point of contact for external collaborators and clients on all energy and thermal workstreams.
• Develop and disseminate knowledge through workshops, conferences, and internal knowledge‑transfer activities.
• Support Technical Directors in resource planning, project pipeline management, and future capability development.
• Manage profitability, technical capability, and financial performance of energy specialists; identify and report shortfalls.
• Conduct regular meetings with the energy analyst team to discuss technical issues, staff matters, and delivery, encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Lead staff training, tool development, and standardisation of methods to improve quality and effectiveness of energy workstreams.
• Represent the firm in outreach activities, generate business leads, and support marketing and business‑development initiatives.

Management and Leadership Duties

• Organise and delegate project tasks, maintain control of timelines and budgets, and manage client relationships.
• Present updates and status reports to Directors and Technical Directors.
• Recruit, organise, and schedule specialist support within the team and external contractors.
• Develop and implement fee arrangements for energy‑related project scopes.
• Facilitate long‑term talent growth by providing training, career progression opportunities, and external speaking/lecturing engagements.

Technical Competencies

• 7+ years of experience with PartL compliance, energy strategies and net‑zero design for a variety of building types in the UK.
• In‑depth knowledge of thermal comfort standards and regulations (PartO, CIBSE TM52, TM59, ASHRAE and ISO standards).
• Expertise in operational energy performance assessments (CIBSE TM54, NABERS UK, ASHRAE90.1).
• Proficiency in IES‑VE, EnergyPlus, Open Studio, Design Builder and the ApacheHVAC module; experience with other similar tools is acceptable.
• Strong analytical review skills, producing consistent, verifiable, and replicable deliverables.
• Ability to create and standardise new methods, tools and references to improve the quality of the team’s work.
• Knowledge of sustainability benchmarking systems (BREEAM, LEED, Living Building Challenge) and experience with metering and control of key building service systems.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Skills

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Level5 Low‑Carbon Energy Assessors accreditation (or equivalent) is expected.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent prioritisation, strategic thinking, and the ability to structure information for senior managers.
• Strong interpersonal, business acumen and communication skills.
• Effective IT skills in MSExcel and simulation tools; programming knowledge (Python, VBA) and CFD/FEM modeling are advantageous.
• All of the above skills should enable the applicant to develop, coordinate, and deliver low‑energy strategies across global scales of projects.

Additional Capabilities and Selections

• Prior knowledge of CIBSE Guides, TM39, TM52, TM54, TM59, TM61, TM63, CP1, AM10, AM11, AM13, AM16, AM17.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE Blackbooks and handbooks (Standards55,62.1,90.1,189).
• Experience with CFD, FEM, HVAC system design.
• BREEAMAP, LEEDAP, BEMP or similar chartership is preferred.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide a diverse and inclusive work environment in line with UK law.