Building Performance Engineer - Cambridge & South Essex Region

Remarkable Jobs Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Remarkable Jobs Limited is seeking a Building Performance Engineer to join its on-site team covering Cambridge and the South Essex Region. The role focuses on delivering building performance testing, diagnosing issues and supporting compliance with building regulations and industry standards.

You will work at client sites, manage testing equipment, produce clear reports and liaise with customers to explain findings. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in building performance testing or related field.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and quality management systems.
• Ability to work on-site at various buildings and sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of building performance tests across Cambridge and South Essex.
• Prepare accurate reports and provide technical guidance to clients.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Support continuous improvement and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Diagnostic thinking

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Client-facing

Job description

Building Performance Engineer - Cambridge & South Essex Region

Location: Cambridge and South Essex Region

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Work Location: Field Based

Full Time / Permanent

We are seeking a

Building Performance Engineer to join their growing team covering Cambridge and South Essex Region. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and practical

Building Performance Engineer who enjoys working on-site, solving problems and helping clients demonstrate compliance with building regulations and industry standards.

Building Performance Engineer Role:

As a

Building Performance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of specialist testing services on new and existing buildings throughout Cambridge and South Essex Region. Working closely with clients, you will deliver accurate testing, provide technical expertise and support organisations in demonstrating compliance with building regulations and performance standards.

Typical testing activities include:

Building Performance Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a wide range of building performance testing services across Cambridge and South Essex Region
• Conduct testing, fault diagnosis and reporting on new and existing buildings.
• Ensure services are delivered accurately, efficiently and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain and manage testing equipment, tools and resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and colleagues.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues and customer enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 and company procedures.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Support business growth, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What They Are Looking For:

• Practical and methodical approach with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• PC literate with the ability to utilise testing equipment and software.
• Ability to balance commercial considerations whilst maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout Cambridge and South Essex Region.
• Previous experience within building performance testing, building compliance, building services or a related technical environment.
• Knowledge of building regulations and industry standards.
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and quality management systems.
• Experience carrying out air tightness, acoustics, ventilation, thermography or related testing.

Building Performance Engineer Key Attributes:

• Professional and customer focused.
• Highly organised and dependable.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Committed to continuous learning and development.
• Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively to a wider team.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity as a

Building Performance Engineer and would like to work for a respected industry leader delivering practical, science-based solutions, we would love to hear from you.