Energy and Sustainability Consultant. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Birmingham seeks an Energy and Sustainability Consultant to enhance their energy and sustainability division. In this role, you will deliver vital services, starting from early design stages to post-construction. Responsibilities include SAP and SBEM calculations, preparing energy statements, and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This is a permanent remote role with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L.

Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions.
• Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.
• Support Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments.

Skills

Building energy modelling

Sustainability consultancy

UK Building Regulations Part L

IES-VE

Excellent communication

Tools

IES-VE

Elmhurst

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.

Qualifications

• 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.