Principal Consultant
Salary: Up to £65,000
Location: Manchester - Remote working with occasional office visits (approx. 2x per month)
OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Principal Consultant to join our client’s expanding team, playing a key role in delivering sustainable solutions across the residential development sector. With a strong focus on new build projects, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of both technical delivery and team leadership.
This role is well suited to someone who combines strong leadership capability with a methodical approach to quality and commercial awareness. You’ll be leading a team working on innovative schemes, particularly around overheating analysis (DSM using IES) and planning-led sustainability strategies.
What’s on Offer*Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience

*Flexible, predominantly remote working arrangement

*Opportunity to lead a high-performing, purpose-driven team

*Exposure to impactful residential development projects

*Ongoing professional development and career progression

*Supportive and collaborative team culture

Day-to-Day Duties*Lead and guide the team to deliver projects to a high technical standard

*Carry out regular quality checks to ensure consistency and compliance

*Mentor and develop team members, supporting their professional growth

*Work closely with clients and stakeholders to achieve project goals

*Track project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation

*Keep up to date with industry developments, particularly within residential and sustainability sectors

*Support business growth through client engagement and new opportunities

Key Responsibilities*Team Management: Oversee team performance, allocate workloads, and ensure delivery targets are met

*Quality Control: Maintain robust QA processes across all project outputs

*Training & Development: Implement structured training and support continuous team improvement

*Commercial Responsibility: Manage project finances, including forecasting and profitability

*Technical Delivery: Lead on overheating modelling (IES DSM) and planning-related sustainability work

*Sector Growth: Support the expansion of services within the residential new build market

*Sustainability Input: Exposure to whole life carbon assessments (WLCA) would be beneficial

Experience & Requirements*Demonstrated experience managing teams and overseeing project delivery

*Strong understanding of QA processes within a consultancy environment

*Experience developing team capability and training initiatives

*Commercial awareness with responsibility for project financials

*Excellent understanding and practical experience of IES software (essential)

*Technical expertise in overheating analysis (IES DSM) and planning strategies

*Interest or experience within the residential new build sector

*Relevant academic or professional background (engineering, sustainability, architecture, etc.)

*Strong communication and leadership skills



If you’re a driven leader with deep IES expertise and a passion for sustainable residential development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. Apply today to find out more.