Your new company

Our client is a well-known, reputable building services consultancy with origins in Glasgow, and offices across the UK. Their team of highly-qualified engineers have 80+ years of experience in all aspects of building services engineering. Their clients operate throughout every relevant sector, including residential, commercial, industrial, education, defence, and more.

Their Building Performance team are seeking an experienced Building Performance Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation that can offer you the support you need, while being known for investing heavily in their employees' learning and development, and having great career progression opportunities. You will be expected to run your own projects, working through the RIBA stages as well as working as part of a larger team. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular social incentives take place.

Your new role

You'll play a key part at the forefront of the building performance team and will be expected to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead all building performance aspects of projects
• Develop and implement innovative, sustainable design strategies to optimise building performance.
• Conduct detailed energy performance assessments, including Part L compliance, TM54 operational energy analysis, and BREEAM evaluations.
• Provide expert advice on building envelope performance, natural ventilation, and indoor air quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to seamlessly integrate building performance solutions into MEP designs.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and present findings to clients and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in building performance and sustainability.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Building Performance, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards Chartership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE).
• Must have excellent knowledge and capabilities in Operational Energy.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in building performance engineering, ideally within an MEP consultancy environment.
• Proficiency in thermal modelling software (e.g., IES VE, TAS, Design Builder) and other relevant analytical tools.
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations, standards, and sustainability certification schemes (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, WELL).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a strong track record of successful project delivery.

What you'll get in return

• An excellent salary package along with regular reviews.
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy extra days of annual leave or sell up to 5 days
• Income Protection
• Professional Fees - 1 annual membership paid for you
• Season Ticket Loan

You'll benefit from a relaxed working culture, where you'll be given the autonomy to manage your own diary and have complete flexibility over your working week. You'll be given the support required to progress professionally and will be given a clear route to progress within the organisation.

What you need to do now

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