Building Physics & Daylighting Engineer

Eden Brown; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK seeks an Energy & Daylighting Engineer to support diverse projects in building physics and daylighting analysis. Ideal candidates will have up to 3 years of experience and a relevant degree. The role offers extensive training, mentorship, and the chance to work on a variety of sustainable design projects. This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment with a strong focus on career progression.

Benefits

Extensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative working culture

Exposure to multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years' experience in building physics or sustainability.
• Strong enthusiasm for sustainability and learning.
• Experience using energy modelling tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support energy and sustainability modelling.
• Undertake External Daylight/Sunlight Impact Assessments.
• Assist with Part L compliance and thermal comfort analysis.

Skills

Building physics

Sustainability

Daylighting analysis

AutoCAD

IES-VE

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Degree in Environmental Design

Degree in Architecture

Tools

IES-VE

AutoCAD

Job description

Energy & Daylighting Engineer

Reading (Hybrid) | Up to 3 years' experience | Up to £40k

Join a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable, performance‑led design across the UK.

An established and fast‑growing consultancy is looking for an Energy & Sustainability Engineer to support the delivery of both building physics and daylighting analysis across a varied portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to gain broad technical exposure and work on everything from individual dwellings to large‑scale developments of over 3,000 units, as well as commercial, education, healthcare and mixed‑use projects.

The Role

This position is split 50% building physics and 50% daylighting, offering a balanced and diverse workload.

Building Physics Responsibilities

• Support energy and sustainability modelling using tools such as IES-VE or similar.
• Assist with Part L compliance, TM54 operational energy assessments and thermal comfort analysis.
• Contribute to optimising low-energy design strategies in collaboration with architects and engineers.

Daylighting & Sunlight Responsibilities

• Undertake External Daylight/Sunlight Impact Assessments in accordance with BRE 209.
• Deliver Internal Daylight Assessments to support planning and design optimisation.
• Carry out Overshadowing Assessments for gardens, courtyards and external amenity areas.
• Complete Daylight and Sunlight Calculations for schemes with limited natural light.

You’ll be working within an integrated team of sustainability, environmental, planning and engineering specialists, gaining real hands‑on project experience from day one.

About You

• Up to 3 years' experience in building physics, sustainability, daylighting or a related discipline.
• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Environmental Design, Architecture, or similar.
• Experience using AutoCAD (MBS plugin experience is desirable but not essential).
• Familiarity with IES-VE or other energy modelling tools preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Enthusiasm for sustainability and a desire to learn and develop.

What’s on Offer

• A wide range of projects, from small‑scale refurbishments to major masterplans.
• Extensive training, mentorship and support to achieve professional accreditations and licences.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams spanning energy, environmental, acoustics, transport and planning.
• A collaborative, supportive working culture with clear opportunities for career progression.

If you’re passionate about sustainable design and looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re working in larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. We can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you. Please don’t hesitate to apply or get in touch for further information.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.