Paul Dodds

Director of Sustainability - UK

Qualifications:

BA(Hons), Arch, OCDEA, NDEA, BRE NHER

Year joined:

2024

Contact details:

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+44 (0) 1325 370557

Paul Dodds serves as the Director of Sustainability for the United Kingdom and is based in the Darlington office; he is a seasoned professional with a robust background in national strategy, his key role focuses on expanding CES Group’s sustainability reach across the UK and beyond.

Paul is renowned in the field of sustainability, combining his expertise with a robust background in architecture. Over the past 13 years, Paul founded and built Sustain 3D into a leading sustainability practice before its merger with CES Group in 2024, known nationally for its innovative and sustainable and decarbonization solutions.

Paul’s role involves driving key national initiatives and ensuring that the Darlington office contributes significantly to CES Group’s broader company objectives. Paul’s expertise in navigating the complexities of the national market is seen as crucial as CES Group continues to grow and innovate.

Having over ten years’ experience in the field of architecture and seventeen years’ experience in the specialist sector of sustainability, Paul has gained valuable experience in dealing with Contractors, Developers, Consultants, Clients, Local Authorities and Registered Social Landlords working on a wide variety of projects including residential, healthcare, education, retail, industrial, community buildings and master planning.

Paul with his strong leadership skills and hands-on approach is the Lead Consultant of a team providing energy performance, decarbonization and sustainable design advice to a rapidly expanding client base. Paul is an on-construction domestic energy assessor and a non-domestic energy assessor licensed with Elmhurst Energy Services, a Code for Sustainable Homes assessor licensed with Stroma Certification and licensed by the BRE to carry out ECO Homes and BREEAM Assessments.

Paul’s leadership is characterized by his unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges posed by climate change and the need for more sustainable built environment. He is deeply passionate about supporting future generations by driving positive change and creating a built environment that is resilient, inclusive, and environmentally responsible.

Outside of his professional endeavor’s, Paul is an keen advocate for environmental stewardship, enjoys exploring the great outdoors with his dogs and spending time with family and friends. He believes in the power of collaboration and is dedicated to forging partnerships that drive meaningful impact and lasting change. reflecting his values of integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

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