We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our growing sustainability and building physics team for our offices in Witney, Oxfordshire and Farringdon, London.
Responsibilities
Individuals will be expected to engage and co-ordinate between engineering disciplines and other professionals with a focus on optimising energy and thermal performance. This will involve close collaboration with colleagues and external design collaborators, such as architects.
Candidates should be capable of producing the sustainability-related deliverables of a project. Technical involvement required includes preparing design and feasibility studies, undertaking surveys and visits, report production, modelling analysis, and elements of the technical activities outlined.
Qualifications and Experience
Ideally, candidates should have excellent knowledge in the following areas of sustainability and building physics, including the following calculation tools and methodology types.
It is not a prerequisite to cover all aspects; however, candidates should have a good knowledge or understanding of relevant subject areas.
* Proficiency in IES Modelling
* Skills in 3D modelling (SketchUp and Rhino)
* Expertise in SAP Calculation Methodology
* Familiarity with Part L 2021 building regulations
* Understanding of overheating standards, including Part O, BB101, CIBSE TM52, and CIBSE TM59
* Knowledge of the Passivhaus Standard
* Experience with Net Zero Carbon strategies and embodied carbon assessments
* Familiarity with One Click LCA
* Skills in façade design aimed at optimising energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and daylighting
* Awareness of local policies and government guidelines, such as the London Plan and the Energy Hierarchy
* Understanding of environmental standards like BREEAM, WELL, NABERS, and other similar certifications (no requirement for assessor qualifications)
* Experience in preparing feasibility and design stage reports, such as Sustainability Statements, Energy Statements, and RIBA Stage 2/3 reports
Candidates should also have knowledge and awareness of interdisciplinary elements including:
* Mechanical systems - mechanical ventilation, heating/cooling systems & hot water
* Electrical systems - lighting & controls
* Elements of architectural detailing