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Principal Building Physics Engineer - To £75K - Enjoy a nine-day fortnight whilst you help save the planet.

Enjoy a nine-day fortnight whilst you contribute to reducing carbon emissions and shaping the future of sustainable construction, in the UK.

As a Principal Building Physics Engineer, you will contribute to the decarbonisation of the built environment in the UK, utilising Passivhaus principles on large-scale commercial projects.

You'll play an integral part in the transformation of the built environment, positively impacting climate change, and leaving a legacy for future generations.

You'll apply innovative design strategies, energy-efficient technologies, and leading construction practices to create environmentally friendly buildings that are commercially viable.

Having grown from 3 to 25 employees in just under two years, it's clear that this consultancy has become an established player in the industry. You'll benefit from working for a company that values their staff and ultimately are able to position themselves as a strong and more competitive player in the market.

As a creative and inquisitive individual who is interested in the circular economy, you'll be a firm believer in the benefit of Passivhaus and be used to educating architects on these benefits.

As a key member of the Sustainability Team, you will collaborate with like-minded professionals, including architects, engineers, and sustainability experts, who share a common goal of creating sustainable, low-carbon buildings.

You will work on diverse projects and oversee the Building Physics (i.e. DTM and DfP etc) production on schools, universities, commercial offices, museums, laboratories, and large-scale residential developments.

With a hybrid working policy of two days a week from their London office and a nine-day fortnight, you'll also be able to start enjoying a better work life balance again.

If you are passionate about sustainability, energy efficiency, and shaping a greener future this role will enable you to be at the forefront of decarbonising the built environment in the UK.

Benefits

• 9-day fortnight
• Clear progression to Director, and access to equity in the future.
• 25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible start and finish times

Requirements

• Previous experience using evidence backed, modelling software (such as PHPP / IESVe etc) to design low or zero carbon buildings.
• Degree qualified in a relevant Architectural, Environmental, Physics or Building Services field.
• Familiar with Net Zero Carbon strategies and roadmaps.
• Good overall knowledge of materials, energy performance, thermal comfort, overheating, daylighting, indoor air quality and Part L 2021.
• Awareness of BREEAM / WELL / Nabers / LEED
• Understanding of building materials, and One Click LCA.

Mechanical & Sustainability Engineer - to £45,000 Profit Share Bonus

This is a diverse role that will develop your skills in HVAC Design, Sustainability and Project Management whilst you receive ongoing CPD and support to develop into a well-rounded, Chartered Engineer.

As a Mechanical Design / Sustainability Engineer you'll enjoy working as part of the Sustainability and Energy Efficiency division of a well-established Mechanical Contractor, who have offices in London and Kent. As a Mechanical (HVAC) and Sustainability Engineer, you'll be involved in projects all the way through from the initial survey, through concept and detailed design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and aftercare.

You'll deal directly with the decision makers within blue chip clients in the Hotel and Leisure, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Banking and Commercial sectors.

Here, you'll use your keen interest in Sustainability and best practice, Low Carbon Building Design and operation, to create innovative, energy efficient designs for clients such as Hilton Hotels, Unilever, London Stock Exchange, British Land and Vue Cinemas.

As a Mechanical (Building Services) Design and Sustainability Engineer, you'll benefit from a hybrid working week. This will include working from the office, working from home, and site-based duties as you enjoy a varied role of HVAC Design, Energy Efficiency and Project Management.

Detailed duties

• Energy audits
  • Undertake energy audits across a range of building types.
  • Report on current energy use, occupancy levels and building use.
  • For each building, propose an energy reduction solution that is fit for purpose.
  • Collect and analyse data and then produce reports.
  • Provide a few options for clients that demonstrates the pay backs in terms of potential energy savings for a few different options.
  • Provide clients with a clear return on investment calculation, allowing them to make an informed decision.

• HVAC Design
  • Meet with clients to understand their challenges and requirements.
  • Produce a bespoke, commercial technical proposal for each client (that includes the cost to do the design and installation by their in-house Projects Team).
  • Liaise with clients all the way through the project, keep them informed of the progress, possible risks, or possible delays.
  • Present proposals to new clients and secure repeat business.
  • Carry out QA checks of the work (I.e. design, proposals) produced by less experienced members of the inhouse design team.

• HVAC commissioning and onsite design review
  • Attend site and verify key parameters such as air volume, temperature, humidity, and air velocity.
  • Balance air flows and pressures within systems to achieve the desired and agreed environmental design criteria.
  • Assist the BMS Engineers with creating the optimal BMS Control strategy for each building.
  • Carry out measurement and verification to ensure the predicted savings have been achieved.

• CPD

• Attend regular training courses ensure you stay abreast of emerging technologies or new software or trends.
• Maintain a register of all CPD you complete with the aim of becoming a CEng with CIBSE or the IMechE.

Benefits

• 25 days leave
• Option of working from home up to two days a week (quite rare within contracting)
• Option of working from abroad for up to one week at a time.
• Uncapped profit share
• Individual bonus (in addition to the profit share described above)
• Opportunity to move internally, into a dedicated Project Manager role in the future.
• Easy access to the company founder, directors, and other key stakeholders.
• Pension
• Payment of 1 x Professional Membership.

Requirements

• Previous experience designing HVAC services across a range of different building types.
• Good communicator, able to build rapport with a variety of people easily.
• Previous experience onsite, i.e., overseeing projects during construction or installation phases.
• Good all-round knowledge of MEP Building Services, Energy Auditing and BMS.