£45,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Bristol, Bristol
Engineering And Technical
Posted 1 hour ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer – Building Services
📍 Location: Bristol (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite)
💰 Salary: Competitive + Annual Performance Bonus
⏰ Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week)
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer to join an established building services consultancy in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, and leisure sectors.
As a Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer, you will lead sustainability and building physics input across projects, from energy modelling and life cycle assessments to BREEAM, Passivhaus, and Net Zero Carbon strategies. You will also mentor junior engineers and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, low-carbon building designs.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Profile
Benefits & Culture
📍 Location: Bristol (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite)
💰 Salary: Competitive + Annual Performance Bonus
⏰ Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week)
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer to join an established building services consultancy in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, and leisure sectors.
As a Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer, you will lead sustainability and building physics input across projects, from energy modelling and life cycle assessments to BREEAM, Passivhaus, and Net Zero Carbon strategies. You will also mentor junior engineers and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, low-carbon building designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sustainability and building physics consultancy services throughout project lifecycles
- Conduct thermal modelling, energy performance analysis, embodied carbon calculations, and life cycle assessments
- Prepare technical reports, sustainability statements, and certification documentation (BREEAM, Passivhaus, etc.)
- Attend design team, client, and site meetings, providing expert advice and guidance
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative learning environment
- Keep up-to-date with UK regulations and best practice frameworks, including Part L, NPPF, and local planning policies
- Manage workload efficiently to deliver high-quality outputs on time
Candidate Profile
- Degree in Building Services, Environmental/Architectural Engineering, Energy, Sustainability, or related discipline
- Certified Low Carbon Energy Assessor (or working toward qualification)
- Strong experience in building physics principles, thermal modelling, and sustainability assessments
- Proficient with IES, AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant software
- Knowledgeable in UK sustainability standards: BREEAM, Passivhaus, Net Zero Carbon, Part L, NPPF
- Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrable leadership and mentoring capabilities
Benefits & Culture
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
- Generous holiday entitlement with additional long-service leave
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work and referral bonus schemes
- Strong focus on professional development, including support toward chartership