Building Physics Engineer
Location: Blackburn
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Role
We’re recruiting for a Building Physics Engineer / Energy Consultant to join an established energy and sustainability consultancy based in Blackburn.
This is a technical role focused on building energy modelling, dynamic simulation, UK Building Regulations Part L compliance and overheating assessments, working across a varied portfolio of residential and commercial projects.
You’ll manage your own projects, work directly with clients and design teams, and receive technical support from experienced senior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Part L compliance modelling using SBEM and dynamic simulation
- Produce BRUKL reports and Building Regulations compliance documentation
- Complete CIBSE TM59 and TM52 overheating assessments
- Develop building energy models using DesignBuilder or IES VE
- Undertake TM54 operational energy assessments
- Carry out heat loss, heat gain and U-value calculations
- Support the preparation of energy and sustainability statements for planning
- Provide technical advice to clients, architects, engineers and design teams
- Attend project meetings and respond to technical queries
- Manage your own workload and deliver projects within agreed deadlines
- Assist with technical checking and peer review of colleagues' work
- Keep up to date with relevant Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry standards
About You
- A degree in Building Physics, Building Services, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related subject
- At least 2 years' UK consultancy experience in building physics, energy consultancy or a related discipline
- Experience of building energy modelling / energy modelling
- Practical experience using DesignBuilder or IES VE
- Experience with UK Building Regulations Part L
- Experience carrying out CIBSE TM59 and/or TM52 overheating assessments
- Strong report writing and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and design teams
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
- Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) or Low Carbon Energy Assessor accreditation, or working towards accreditation
- TM54 operational energy assessments
- Planning energy and sustainability statements
- BREEAM
- SAP or non-domestic EPC accreditation
- Relevant CIBSE membership or professional development
What's On Offer
- £35,000 – £42,000 salary, depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time position
- Varied residential and commercial projects
- Direct client and design team contact
- Support with professional development, CPD and industry accreditations
- Clear opportunities for progression
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Genuine responsibility and autonomy as you develop
#J-18808-Ljbffr
