Building Performance Engineer / Sustainability Consultant

Company

One of the UK's very well established firm of M&E and sustainability engineers search for a Building Physics / Senior Engineer to join their modern, Glasgow office. This organisation are known for their low staff turnover and their commitment to developing and progressing staff. They have regular social events and have an excellent history and reputation when it comes to Sustainability.

Role

Working under the guidance and supervision of an experienced Building Performance Modelling team, you’ll develop your knowledge and skills in energy systems modelling and assist with the development of energy, decarbonisation, and sustainability strategies for new-build and existing buildings, supporting Building Services Engineers and Sustainability Specialists.

You will have the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of HVAC system and control modelling using the IES VE Apache HVAC software for various environmental systems for buildings, model typical and innovative HVAC systems, optimise HVAC operation and minimise energy consumption and carbon emissions, whilst working towards professional membership.

Qualifications/Experience

• BSc/MSc or BEng / MEng in a subject related to Building Services Design or Mechanical Engineering.
• Some knowledge and experience of building physics, particularly about 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
• The IES-VE is a focus within the dedicated Building Performance Modelling team, and although experience using this integrated analysis tool is not essential, it will be beneficial. An awareness of CIBSE / ASHRAE load calculations, operational energy calculation using TM54, programming language such as Python, will also be of benefit.

Benefits

• 34 days holiday
• 6% pension
• Hybrid work
• Yearly salary reviews
• Life assurance 5x salary
• Friday 4pm finish
• Laptop, monitor, and phone provided for home working