Principal Energy Consultant

Penguin Recruitment • Permanent • Remote (Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £55,000 - £65,000 / year • 2d ago

Principal Consultant - Building Physics / Sustainability

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

The Opportunity

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 across the West Midlands, this position offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, team management, and project oversight-particularly within overheating analysis and planning-led sustainability strategies.

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

What's on Offer

Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
Flexible, predominantly remote working arrangement
Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
Involvement in a range of impactful residential schemes
Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
Supportive and collaborative working environment

What You'll Be Doing

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, building capability and confidence
Work closely with clients to meet project objectives
Monitor programme timelines, resourcing, and budgets
Stay up to date with industry trends, particularly within residential sustainability

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Manage workloads, performance, and overall team delivery
Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold robust QA procedures
People Development: Support 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
Business Growth: Contribute to expanding services within the residential sector
Sustainability Focus: Exposure to Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) is advantageous

What We're Looking For

Proven experience managing teams within a consultancy environment
Strong background in quality control and project delivery
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
Good commercial awareness, including financial management of projects
Advanced knowledge of IES software (essential)
Hands-on experience with overheating analysis (IES DSM)
Understanding of planning-led sustainability strategies
Experience or strong interest in 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 make a real impact across both project delivery and team growth, this is an excellent opportunity within the West Midlands market.

Get in touch to learn more or apply today.