Building Performance Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manchester-based consultancy is seeking a skilled Building Performance Engineer to join their experienced team. You will contribute to various projects by delivering assessments and providing insights to improve building performance. Ideal candidates will have expertise in building physics and familiarity with UK regulations. The firm offers a structured career development plan and a supportive team environment focused on mentoring and professional growth. This role emphasizes both individual contributions and collaborative projects.

Benefits

Funded private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in building physics or building performance consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK regulations and standards.
• Confident user of dynamic modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from early design to delivery.
• Produce Part L and Part O assessments.
• Deliver dynamic thermal modelling and assessments.
• Advise design teams on performance-driven solutions.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports.
• Collaborate with MEP engineers and architects.

Skills

Building physics experience

Knowledge of Part L

Knowledge of Part O

ISE VE or similar tools

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Tools

IES VE

Job description

Building Performance Engineer

Manchester | Medium-Sized Consultancy

Are you a Building Physics or Performance Engineer looking to join a consultancy where technical quality, learning and long-term development are genuinely prioritised?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established Manchester based consultancy with a strong and varied project portfolio across commercial, residential, healthcare and education sectors.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team of five specialists with over 30 years’ combined experience, offering the chance to learn from senior professionals while developing your own technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Building Performance Engineer, you’ll support projects from early design through to delivery, providing performance-led insight that shapes better buildings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing Part L and Part O assessments for new build and refurbishment projects
• Delivering dynamic thermal modelling, including TM54 energy modelling and TM59 overheating assessments
• Using IES VE to analyse energy use, thermal comfort and building performance
• Advising design teams on performance-driven solutions to improve efficiency and occupant comfort
• Preparing clear, high-quality technical reports for clients and project teams
• Working collaboratively with MEP engineers, architects and external stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in building physics or building performance consultancy
• Strong knowledge of Part L, Part O, TM54 and TM59
• Confident user of IES VE or similar dynamic modelling tools
• Experience working on UK-based projects across multiple sectors
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills
• A proactive approach and genuine interest in developing technically

Why Join?

• Be part of a highly experienced team with a strong mentoring culture
• Structured career development plan with clearly defined progression
• Bespoke training and development programme tailored to your career goals
• Funded private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Employee ownership model, giving you a real stake in the business
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, people-focused culture with long-term stability

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your expertise, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a consultancy that invests in people, this could be an excellent next step.

For a confidential discussion or further details, please contact Charlie Weeks at Carrington West.