London, UK
Head of sustainability
at Maccreanor Lavington
Maccreanor Lavington is seeking a head of sustainability to join its team in London.
Maccreanor Lavington is a highly respected, design-led architectural practice with offices in Rotterdam and London. We are founding signatories of architects declare and sit on its steering group.
We are looking to appoint a head of sustainability – an exciting opportunity to support, influence and expand the research that we undertake into delivering sustainable architecture and urban design.
Candidates should ideally have a background in both sustainability and architecture to align with our ambition for relevant and integrated research and design. Excellent communication skills are also required to both influence internally and represent us externally.
Key responsibilities:
- lead our internal environmental research group
- disseminate project-based research and knowledge across the offices
- coordinate appropriate training for staff at all levels
- support and challenge project teams to develop more sustainable solutions
- enable in-house analysis of thermal performance, daylight/sunlight, embodied carbon etc.
- seek opportunities for collaboration and represent the practice at external events
- advocate our sustainability vision with clients and collaborators
- lead post-occupancy studies in relation to sustainability
These responsibilities may be adjusted depending on the candidate’s experience.
Key skills:
- experience of successfully leading projects is desirable
- technical understanding of processes and relevant software such Passivhaus, SAP, BREEAM, HQM, WLCA, thermal modelling, daylight and overheating
- problem solving and technical skills including a strong grasp of the scientific principles
- an understanding of industry standards and key economic drivers
- political sensitivity and integrity necessary to work effectively at senior levels in the industry and build client relationships
- ability to communicate well in different group sizes and forums and experience of teaching and mentoring others
We are keen to meet motivated people to join our dedicated team and are committed to supporting your professional development.
Competitive salary offered depending on experience.
Maccreanor Lavington is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic, disabled and women candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the architecture profession.