Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Atelier Ten is an innovative multidisciplinary firm of environmental design consultants, building services engineers, and lighting designers focused on delivering high-quality, award-winning building services and sustainable design within the built environment sector. Our London office has an immediate opening for a full-time Associate Director to join our integrated team of environmental designers.

In this senior role, you will support Atelier Ten’s continued success by delivering cutting-edge sustainability and environmental design consultancy across a wide range of building services engineering disciplines. As an Energy Analyst passionate about architecture and building science, you will provide expert environmental and sustainability advice on projects for internal teams, external collaborators, and clients. Your consultancy will cover sustainability, environmental design, building regulation compliance, thermal comfort, operational energy reduction, and the design and delivery of net zero carbon and net zero energy buildings.

You will use advanced analytical and computer science tools such as IES-VE, Rhino and Grasshopper, EnergyPlus, Open Studio, Design Builder, MS Excel, and bespoke python-based tools to deliver robust analytics. Your projects will range from regional master planning to detailed building design across global locations and diverse typologies.

With a strong understanding of building servicing systems and simulation skills, your work will inform optimal building services design and controls, often in collaboration with in-house engineers. Your clear and concise report writing and presentation skills will effectively communicate your advice.

As a senior management team member, you will lead and maintain energy and thermal analysis workstreams, provide specialist knowledge across projects, and ensure timely, accurate delivery of project information. You will act as the key contact for external collaborators and clients on your workstreams.

You will coordinate and mentor junior staff, establish standards and frameworks, and promote knowledge sharing locally and internationally. Supporting Technical Directors, you will manage resource planning, profitability, and technical capabilities of the energy specialists team.

We encourage your professional growth through participation in industry initiatives, implementation of best practices, and engagement with relevant institutions, advancing Atelier Ten’s position as a leading-edge consultancy in environmental design and building simulation.

Experience
- Minimum seven years’ expertise in building physics, energy analysis, operational carbon, thermal performance, and thermal comfort.
- Proven track record in compliance assessments with Part L of the UK building regulations for all building types.
- Expertise in developing energy strategies focused on low-carbon design compliant with UK planning authorities.
- In-depth knowledge of thermal comfort standards including Part O, CIBSE TM52, TM59, ASHRAE, and ISO standards.
- Experience with operational energy performance assessments such as CIBSE TM54, NABERS UK, and ASHRAE Standard 90.1.
- Demonstrated consultancy skills setting targets and advising on ambitious low-energy design goals and net zero carbon operational energy.
- Proficiency in software tools including IES-VE (preferably ApacheHVAC module), EnergyPlus, Open Studio, Design Builder, and bespoke python-based tools.
- Ability to critically review and quality assure energy, operational carbon, and thermal comfort deliverables.
- Experience developing and standardising methods and tools to improve energy workstreams.
- Knowledge of sustainability benchmarking systems such as BREEAM, LEED, and Living Building Challenge.
- Active engagement with professional bodies and industry events.
- Working knowledge of operation, control, and metering of building service systems, preferably with verification or operational experience.

About You
- Natural leader with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong strategic thinking and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Business acumen with financial awareness of project costs and profitability.
- Confident in liaising with clients, architects, and design teams.
- Committed to upholding project management integrity and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to manage and mentor junior staff, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
- Proactive in marketing activities, generating business leads, and representing the company externally.
- Enthusiastic about continuous professional development and industry engagement.

Qualifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Sustainable Building Design, or related field.
- Professional accreditation in a relevant field is expected, with Level 5 Low Carbon Energy Assessors accreditation preferred.
- Preference given to candidates with knowledge and application of CIBSE Guides and TM series, ASHRAE standards, and other international standards.
- Additional skills in CFD and/or FEM modelling, programming languages (e.g., python, VBA), HVAC systems design, and sustainability certifications such as BREEAM AP, LEED AP, or BEMP are advantageous.
- Chartership in a relevant discipline is desirable.