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Principal/ Associate Building Physics Engineer
London
Permanent
Up to 75k (dependent on experience)
A London based design consultancy offering expertise in building services engineering, sustainability and energy consultancy are looking for an Associate Building Physics Consultant to join their London team.
About the business
They work across a broad range of built environment projects from commercial office refurbishments in listed buildings to new build science parks and everything in between. The culture of the practice is founded upon respect for people and trust. They are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where the best minds in the industry will flourish. They believe in delivering sustainable and efficient designs in order to create the highest quality buildings and internal environments. To do so, they are collaborative and client-focused providing considerable combined experience in building services design engineering, modelling, energy, sustainability, wellness, and acoustic consultancy services. They are also a very sociable bunch of people who enjoy doing activities as a team, with a busy calendar filled with sports and social activities organised by colleagues.
About the role
For this position they are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Associate within their Energy team, specialising in operational energy and building performance. In this role, you will engage in building energy modelling across the business, helping to deliver net zero carbon performance to meet client and national NZC targets and advising clients on how to reduce the carbon emissions in their existing operations. You will be a key team member, embedded in the design from planning through to design and construction to in use. As part of this role you will also be mentoring and training junior members of the team.
Responsibilities
The following list provides the key responsibilities:
- Building performance and passive design analysis.
- Operational energy assessment and reduction plans, following CISBE TM54 and NABERS DfP methodologies.
- Part L and EPC compliance modelling.
- Whole Life Cycle Carbon Assessments.
- Preparation of energy statements.
- Supporting the wider MEP design consultants.
- Preparing technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
- Attend and lead meetings and workshops with MEP engineers, sustainability consultants, architects, and other building professionals and present work undertaken.
- Manage own workload and contribute to resource planning for the team.
- Undertake training and mentoring of junior team members.
Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years' relevant experience within a design consultancy.
- Level 5 Accredited Non-Domestic Energy Assessor, ideally using IES VE.
- Proficient with ApHVAC modelling operational energy performance of buildings.
- Demonstrable experience with London Plan and other planning policy energy statements, such as the Greater Cambridge Plan.
- Experience of liaising with a project design team and able to run workshops.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Natural curiosity and motivation to learn.
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
- 28 days leave (3 taken between Christmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.
- Discretionary bonuses (biannual profit share)
- Company pension scheme with Employer matching contribution up to 6%
- Private healthcare scheme
- Training and paid professional subscriptions.
- Continuous professional development opportunities including support to achieving IEng/CEng status
If this position potentially sounds of interest to you, then please do get in touch for a confidential conversation at a time to suit you.
Please either apply below or get in touch with Zoe Elliott at: (url removed)
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
