Building Physics Engineer

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

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