In this role you will lead and shape building physics across a national capability, focusing on high‑quality energy performance and design strategy. You will work with cross‑functional teams to guide early design decisions and ensure technical rigor on complex projects. Your expertise will drive low‑carbon design and dynamic modelling within a collaborative Buildings & Sustainability context. This is an impact role at scale, with UK projects and periodic travel to Plymouth.
Responsibilities
Support building physics workstreams on complex projects, including thermal, energy, daylight, overheating, natural ventilation, and comfort analysis
Develop and optimise energy strategies, operational energy assessments (TM54), and low‑carbon design solutions
Provide expert advice on façade performance, passive design strategies, solar control, and fabric optimisation
Ensure compliance with UK regulations (Part L, TM52/TM59, EPC) and contribute to BREEAM, WELL, or LEED credits
Produce high‑quality technical reports and clearly communicate findings to clients and design teams
Collaborate with MEP, architecture, sustainability, and digital engineering teams to integrate building physics into design solutions
Influence early‑stage design decisions including massing, orientation, glazing ratios, shading, and ventilation feasibility
Support the development and adoption of digital modelling workflows and best practices
Provide technical guidance to graduate and early‑career engineers
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, technical workshops, and thought leadership
Key requirements
Extensive experience in building physics, energy modelling, and performance analysis in a consultancy environment
Advanced proficiency with IES‑VE (or equivalent) including complex simulation, calibration, and QA
Strong technical knowledge of passive design, low‑carbon buildings, façade performance, and dynamic environmental behaviour
Experience delivering multi‑disciplinary projects and presenting technical information clearly to clients and teams
Effective communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Mentoring or guiding junior engineers
Collaborative and proactive stakeholder engagement
IES‑VE (or equivalent) for complex simulations
Energy modelling and performance analysis
Façade performance and dynamic environmental behaviour
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