Energy and Sustainability Consultant in Manchester)

Penguin Recruitment; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in the built environment is seeking an experienced Energy and Sustainability Consultant to join their remote team. The role involves delivering energy and sustainability services, providing technical expertise in SAP and SBEM, and mentoring junior assessors. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in energy modelling, strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, and proficiency with IES-VE and similar software. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Experience preparing Energy Statements for planning.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L and relevant energy compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs for buildings.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions.
• Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.
• Lead on Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments.
• Undertake daylight and sunlight modelling.
• Assist with Decarbonisation Reports.
• Liaise with clients and provide technical advice.
• Mentor junior assessors.

Skills

Building energy modelling

Sustainability consultancy

Excellent communication skills

Technical expertise in SAP

Proficiency in IES-VE

Knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L

Tools

IES-VE

Elmhurst

SAP

SBEM

TM59

TM52

Job description

Energy and Sustainability Consultant

Location: Remote

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Penguin Recruitment are a representing a fast-growing, multidisciplinary consultancy within the built environment who are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its expanding energy and sustainability division.

About The Role

You will play a key role in delivering core energy and sustainability services, supporting clients from early design through to post‑construction. You will work closely with assessors, designers, and project teams, applying technical expertise across SAP, SBEM, and IES modelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs for domestic and non‑domestic buildings.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions, including London Plan and regional compliance.
• Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.
• Support or lead on Whole Life‑Cycle Carbon Assessments and Circular Economy Statements.
• Undertake daylight and sunlight modelling for residential and mixed‑use schemes.
• Assist with Decarbonisation Reports and Net Zero Strategies for large commercial estates.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, architects, and design teams, providing clear technical advice.
• Support development of internal processes, templates, and methodologies.
• Mentor junior assessors and contribute to building the future sustainability division.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or similar software (SAP/SBEM/TM59/TM52).
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L and relevant energy compliance standards.
• Experience preparing Energy Statements for planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interested in this or any other Sustainability and Energy roles, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.