Job Description
CFD Consultant
Glasgow
Reference number #2064
The Opportunity
IES offer you opportunity to be part of our international consulting team in which to build and progress a career in building simulation along with the ability to develop both personally and professionally. The successful candidate will primarily be performing CFD projects for our external clients in a number of CFD meshers and solvers. The role will include opportunity to provide customer support, technical insights and software training to customers.
The Candidate
We are looking for candidates with a degree in mechanical engineering along with hands-on experience of working with CFD simulations. A higher degree in a relevant subject would be advantageous. Experience of using industry prevalent CFD packages and modelling software is essential. The candidate will also be expected to have a general understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and radiation. It would also be an advantage to have knowledge of the use of CFD within the built environment.
Essential:
* 2-3 years CFD experience.
* Building physics knowledge and experience – such as datacentres, external wind flow simulation, etc.
* Experience of communicating with clients on presentation of model and results.
* Assist interpreting client requirements and producing CFD project proposals.
* Producing high quality reports for clients.
* Experience of using CFD packages such as Ansys, Cadence Reality DC Design Pro (formerly 6SigmaDCX), Star CCM+, OpenFOAM, or similar.
* Geometry modelling tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Revit (preferable), etc.
Desirable:
* Interpreting architectural, MEP and similar specialist materials and drawings.
* Python scripting.
* Experience of using LinuxOS.
The Rewards
You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, while contributing to our goal of decarbonising the built environment. We also offer a range of benefits, such as private health care; enhanced family leave; enhanced annual leave; home working allowance; flexible start times and hybrid working options.
To Apply
To apply for the role, please send a covering letter stating the skills you have from the requirements listed above and an up-to-date CV to
We encourage applicants to demonstrate examples of their modelling experience.
Early application is encouraged and IES reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Please ensure you include the job title and reference number in your application.
The Company
At IES we have been working in Climate Tech for the last 30 years and we consider the fight against Climate Change a moral imperative that drives all our decisions. We value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe, who are passionate about what we do.
Our mission is to contribute to conserving the earth’s natural resources for future generations by reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment. IES is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the Climate Tech sector. Our Virtual Environment (VE) software is already the only tool that allows designers and engineers to simulate the full performance of a buildings. We are now expanding our portfolio with new solutions to tackle the built environment at any scale.
IES’ technology is supported by integrated consulting services and today its capabilities are expanding from use on individual buildings, to helping create sustainable communities, cities and countries.
IES is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider our positions even if they do not meet all the job criteria. We are committed to removing any barriers for candidates applying for our jobs. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post.
Some examples of the adjustments we can make are:
• Providing interview questions in advance
• Allowing for a break between parts of the interview
• Providing extra time to complete interview questions
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