Building Physics Consultant

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We believe ‘simple is best’ when it comes to building engineering services design, providing the most appropriate cost effective solutions for our clients that ensure we create the right environments supporting the building use. Join our team of M&E experts as they play a vital role in providing energy efficient, sustainable, safe buildings for both clients and end-users and at the same time protecting our environment.

Who we are & what we stand for

BWB is a multi-award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client satisfaction. We’re rated Platinum Investors In People (IIP), a prestigious accolade that demonstrates our commitment to our people and establishes us as an employer of choice. We invest in our people and ensure they have everything they need to develop a fantastic career. We extensively research, benchmark and review all salaries and benefits against others within the industry.

Join BWB and your career will not conform to the traditional models of yesterday but will be a fulfilling and challenging journey into tomorrow’s digital age; a journey that you will play an active role in defining!

At BWB you matter, and you will make a difference. A difference to the world you live in; the communities you engage with; even the development of your career and the profession.

What you’ll be doing

We are in the middle of very exciting times for our mechanical and electrical building engineering services discipline and indeed for BWB as a whole. Consequently, we are looking to grow this dynamic and integral team to include increased expertise within our building physics capability. We currently provide a comprehensive design and advisory service focused on areas such as: –

• Concept to detailed design of all mechanical and electrical building engineering services for end users, developers and contractors.
• Pre-planning support (Energy strategies and statements, carbon budgets, DSO assessment, sustainability statements, etc.)
• Net zero carbon route planning
• Expertise in delivery of projects in a BIM environment embedding production of both calculations and drawings into a common model.
• Holistic whole life asset cycle consultation services from pre-acquisition surveys, building design and post-occupancy energy compliance for leading portfolio asset management funds.

In particular, to deliver the above, the role will involve:

• Building Modelling (IESVE)
• Thermal analysis of buildings
• Internal daylight simulation
• Daylight; sunlight and overshadowing assessments
• TM52, TM54, TM59, TM65 analysis of buildings
• Building Regulations Part L compliance assessments
• Production and lodging of Energy Performance Certificates.
• Mentoring of M&E Building Engineers & Technicians

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an ambitious, conscientious person who wants to be part of a vibrant team and is willing to learn. You will be expected to have the following personal attributes and skills:

• Existing expertise in all elements of building physics and detailed understanding of mechanical and electrical building engineering systems
• Desire to be actively involved in growth and development of the M&E disciplines which encompasses the building physics capability throughout the business and have aspirations to progress your career
• Accredited Level 4 and 5 Low Carbon Energy Assessor and be proficient in using IES Virtual Environment software
• Strong IT skills in the use of BIM focussed design software, Microsoft Office applications, IES VE, CFD software etc combined with a practical approach. You will also be able to demonstrate ability to work well in a team environment whilst also having personal initiative
• Be comfortable working across the complete network of BWB Group offices and interface with colleagues through a mixture of face to face meetings, telephone conversations, video conference facilities and remotely accessing computers
• Be presentable and able to convey a professional image at client, project and internal team meetings and be competent in the production of technical reports which are well composed, succinct, and accurate

Applicants should be able to present relevant experience, preferably through work experience and as part of an academic course, where invited to interview.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase more), pension, life assurance and healthcare.
• Perkbox, Cycle to Work, paid volunteering days, regular social events, rewards scheme and much more.
• Access to personalised fully funded Learning & Development opportunities including charterships and paid professional subscriptions.
• Hybrid working.