At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape sustainable building designs and collaborate with diverse teams on innovative projects.
- Company: Leading sustainability consultancy known for low-carbon solutions and a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, career progression, and exposure to high-profile projects.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainability while working with industry leaders.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 2-4 years' experience in building physics or sustainability.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Overview
Are you passionate about sustainable design and building performance? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Building Physics Consultant to join a leading sustainability and engineering consultancy in their growing Bristol office. This consultancy is renowned for delivering innovative, low-carbon solutions across the built environment and is recognised as one of the UK's top employers in the engineering and sustainability sector.
As a Building Physics Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable building designs, collaborating with architects, MEP engineers, and multidisciplinary teams from concept to completion.
Benefits
- A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to high-profile, sustainability-focused projects.
- A supportive and collaborative working culture.
- The chance to work with a nationally recognised leader in sustainability and engineering.
Day-to-Day
Your typical day as a Building Physics Consultant will involve:
- Running building performance simulations to assess energy efficiency and thermal comfort.
- Collaborating with design teams to integrate sustainable solutions into projects.
- Preparing compliance documentation for planning submissions.
- Advising clients on strategies to achieve Net Zero Carbon goals.
- Attending project meetings to provide technical insights on building physics.
- Researching and implementing the latest industry standards and innovations.
Responsibilities
As a Building Physics Consultant, your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting dynamic thermal modelling and building performance analysis using IES VE software.
- Supporting the development of Net Zero Carbon and operational energy strategies.
- Advising on compliance with Part L, Part O, TM52, TM59, EPCs, TM54/NABERS, and Passive House standards.
- Assisting with sustainability modelling and BREEAM credit assessments.
- Producing technical reports and planning compliance documentation.
- Collaborating with project teams to influence sustainable design decisions.
- Staying updated on evolving industry legislation and best practices.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should ideally have:
- A degree in Building Services Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Physics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 2-4 years' experience in building physics or sustainability consultancy.
- Proficiency in IES VE software.
- A strong understanding of building performance and sustainable design principles.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- A genuine passion for low-carbon and sustainable development.
If you are a driven professional with a passion for sustainable design and building performance, we would love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply today!
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.
Building Physics Consultant in Somerset employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading sustainability and engineering consultancy in Bristol, where your passion for sustainable design will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture. With competitive salaries, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression, this company is dedicated to fostering employee growth while tackling high-profile projects that contribute to a low-carbon future.
