Building Physics Engineer / IES Modeller

Contract role but will consider permanent candidates.

Will also consider part time candidates.

Manchester based but do have other locations in Leeds. 

Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office

You will be involved in all aspects of building environmental and engineering modelling, including early stage planning submissions, through to full practical completion.

You will be required to prepare specifications, undertake advanced computer modelling, report outcomes and recommendations and assist in the development of junior team members.

Your key responsibilities, with support from the team, are expected to include the following:

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  Working as part of a close knit team undertaking IES modelling to support internal and external clients to meet legislative and environmental/net zero commitments and targets,

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  Support team leads by undertaking QA of colleagues work to ensure high quality standard of work is maintained,

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  Undertake building energy modelling in IES and other analyses with the appropriate tools,

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  Input to new-build projects and masterplans on how to minimise energy demands and seek to achieve net zero performance,

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  Provide consultancy support to organisations (public and private sector) to develop carbon reduction strategies,

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  Contribute to the development of energy strategies to support building design teams and energy statements to support planning applications,

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  Contributing to a wide range of projects as workload dictates.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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  An ability to communicate effectively, be client-facing and able to write concise and high quality, clearly written reports;

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  Have a good understanding of and interest in sustainable development issues as they relate to the built environment

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  A science, engineering or building-related degree; a building sustainability/energy related MSc is desirable

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  IES modelling experience essential, Apache HVAC and/or EPC accreditation desirable

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  If not currently chartered, ideally should be working towards chartership with a relevant institution (e.g. CIBSE, Energy Institute, IEMA)