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We are currently looking for a Building Physics Engineer to join the team at the busy Manchester office. We recognise that our workforce is our greatest asset and are currently looking for enthusiastic, inspired and proactive people who are committed to new ways of thinking and working.

We want you to help us develop our building physics design expertise on a range of building projects across the UK, working in collaboration with our M&E Engineers and wider disciplines.

A passion for building physics, LZC/Renewable solutions is paramount, in addition to understanding the ever-evolving technologies and design innovations.

Your key responsibilities will be to support in areas that include:

• Energy modelling and building simulation

• Completing projects for Part L compliance, CIBSE TM59/52 & AD O Compliance, EPCs, CIBSE TM54 Operational Energy, SAP Assessments

• Early design modelling looking at passive design measures

• Liaison with design team, statutory authorities and contractors.

• Marketing/business development skills

• Report writing

Job Requirements

• Proficient in IES VE building simulation software (Model IT, ApacheSim, VistaPro, MacroFlo, VE Compliance)

• Significant and credible experience in building physics specifically energy modelling and building simulation.

• Completing projects for Part L compliance, EPCs, CIBSE TM59/52 Overheating Analysis

• Ability to take on a proactive role on projects.

• Experienced and confident liaising with design team and contractors.

• Strong communication, research and analysis skills.

• Motivated to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.

• An understanding of Building Regulations, energy codes and planning requirements throughout the UK.

Desirable (non-essential) Requirements

• A good understanding of Mechanical Building Service Systems

• Knowledge of HVAC system modelling, HVAC components, controls and how the systems are operated.

• Knowledge of SAP methodology and assessment

• IES Accreditation

• OCDEA / LCC / LCEA qualifications.

• Degree in Building Physics or other relevant engineering discipline.

• Daylighting simulations.

• Knowledge of BREEAM / WELL and any other sustainable assessment methods

• A comprehensive knowledge of current building regulations and local planning codes.

Building Performance Engineering

Our Building Performance Engineering Department brings a fresh approach to M&E, and offers the expertise required for first-class environmental design of buildings including acoustics, building physics, façade performance, mechanical and electrical systems, lighting design, public health engineering, and low-zero carbon technologies.

We work across all sectors, including commercial, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, retail, leisure and residential for end user clients, investors, developers, architects, and project managers or engineer-led project teams.

You will be a motivated, cooperative individual capable of collaborative working in a team and supervising others when necessary. To be successful in this role you will have a methodical attitude, and knowledge of industry literature and resources as well as the initiative to use them in your work. You must have experience of building and maintaining good client relationships and visiting sites