Company
Our client is a small Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering design consultancy based in Edinburgh. They offer a range of mechanical and electrical consultancy services within the construction industry from the scheme and detailed design to utility applications and various survey types including dilapidation, acquisition, condition, and asset surveys. They also provide full sustainability-related services including energy strategies, energy planning statements, building performance modelling using IES-VE, SAP/EPC calculations for building control, and final construction requirements. The main sectors they operate across are Healthcare, Residential, Industrial, and Education. They are currently seeking a Building Performance Modeller / Sustainability Consultant to join their growing team.
Role
* Conduct detailed building performance analysis to enhance thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
* Utilize IES software to model building physics and assess environmental impacts, ensuring optimal building performance.
* Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to provide expert advice and innovative solutions.
* Contribute to the development of sustainable design strategies that meet environmental standards and regulations.
* Support project teams in achieving high-performance building certifications and energy efficiency targets.
Qualifications / Experience
* BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng in a subject related to Building Services Design, Mechanical Engineering, or Environmental Sustainability.
* Some knowledge and experience of building physics, particularly regarding heat transfer, energy balance, and thermal comfort.
* Excellent communication skills with a positive and flexible attitude.
* Enthusiasm for a career in sustainable building services design & controls underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work.
* Analytical thought process.
* Creative approach to problem-solving.
* Aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive.
* Organised and methodical in your approach to managing your tasks and priorities.
* A drive to meet deadlines and a close appreciation of the commercial factors which affect design solutions.
Benefits
Successful candidates will experience technically challenging work with great opportunities for career progression within a successful firm working under a very experienced reputable industry leader. You will receive benefits such as holiday allowance, pension, hybrid working, support towards chartership, team social events, and more.
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