Description

Group Leader – Sustainability Team – Building Physics

Location: Bristol

Salary: £35,000 - £50,00 DOE

A reputable sustainability consultancy and engineering firm is seeking an exceptional Group Leader to lead a growing team within its Sustainability and Building Physics division — someone who can balance leadership and delivery while inspiring innovation and driving technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a defined group delivering small to medium sustainability and building physics projects.
Develop efficient, repeatable processes to improve project delivery, reporting, and modelling workflows.
Oversee financial performance, including time management, budgeting, and commercial growth.
Deliver high-quality, innovative design solutions and maintain strong, trusted client relationships.
Mentor and support junior colleagues, fostering growth, capability, and confidence.
Collaborate closely with the acoustics team and site teams to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions.
Represent the company externally at design workshops, CPD sessions, and industry events, contributing to thought leadership.What we’re looking for:

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for shaping the growth of MACH’s sustainability group.
Proven leadership and team management experience within sustainability or building physics.
Strong commitment to mentoring and developing others.
Excellent technical knowledge across Part L, TM52, TM59, daylighting, overheating, and energy modelling (IES or TAS).
Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, delegate effectively, and grow client relationships.
Exceptional communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Design, Building Services, or a related discipline.Key Objectives

Establish a high-performing, clearly defined sustainability group
Consistently deliver efficient, profitable, and high-quality project outcomes.
Build lasting client relationships through technical excellence and innovative design.
Embed the firms core values of creativity, collaboration, and integrity in every project.
Contribute to the company’s continued growth as a leading low-carbon design consultancy.Benefits:

Competitive salary
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy
Direct involvement in industry-leading, low-carbon design projects
Creative freedom and autonomy to shape ideas and project outcomes
Support for professional development, training, and Chartership
Opportunity to influence sustainability strategy and technical direction
Supportive, close-knit culture that values individuality and innovation
Regular team socials and knowledge-sharing eventsInterested?

Apply today or reach out to Katie at Aztrum for a private and confidential conversation