Building Physics & Energy Modelling Specialist

Purosearch Ltd.; Keyworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Collaborative Nottingham team

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Nottingham is seeking a Building Physics Consultant to deliver energy modelling and building physics expertise across diverse projects.

You will use IES VE to develop models, perform dynamic thermal analyses and assess energy performance, contributing to low-carbon design and compliance. This role offers a collaborative Nottingham team and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Physics, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Sustainability or a related discipline.
• Experience in a building physics, energy modelling or sustainability consultancy environment.
• Practical experience using IES VE for energy modelling and simulation.
• Understanding of building physics principles including heat transfer, solar gains, ventilation and thermal comfort.
• Experience undertaking overheating and/or thermal comfort assessments.
• Understanding of building energy performance and low-carbon design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret modelling outputs and translate analyses into practical design advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own workload within a wider project team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed building energy models using IES VE.
• Carry out dynamic thermal modelling and building energy simulations.
• Undertake energy and carbon assessments for new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Assess building fabric, glazing, shading, ventilation and building services performance.
• Provide advice on passive design strategies and opportunities to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
• Undertake overheating assessments and thermal comfort analysis.
• Support compliance assessments and energy performance calculations where required.
• Analyse modelling results and communicate findings clearly to clients and project teams.
• Produce technical reports, calculations and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with architects, MEP engineers, sustainability consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Attend design meetings and contribute building physics expertise throughout the design process.
• Keep up to date with relevant building regulations, standards, industry guidance and emerging sustainability requirements.
• Support the development of energy-efficient and low-carbon design strategies.

Skills

Building physics

Energy modelling

IES VE

Thermal analysis

Energy efficiency design

Communication skills

Project teamwork

Education

Degree in Building Physics or related discipline

Tools

IES VE

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. in Nottingham is seeking a Building Physics Consultant to deliver energy modelling and building physics expertise across diverse projects.

You will use IES VE to develop models, perform dynamic thermal analyses and assess energy performance, contributing to low-carbon design and compliance. This role offers a collaborative Nottingham team and opportunities for professional development.