Energy Consultant

BRE; Watford; Remote; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension 5% matched

Life assurance 4x salary

Enhanced maternity package

Health cashback

Onsite restaurant & nursery

Free parking & EV charging

BRE Academy access

Membership reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

BRE is seeking a Technical Consultant to join its Energy team in the UK. You will deliver energy consultancy, research and product development for government and commercial clients, while helping to advance BRE's energy transition initiatives and built-environment expertise.

You will work on projects influencing energy policy, improving building performance and developing innovative energy tools, reporting to clients and collaborating across BRE functions.

Qualifikationen

• Degree with relevant technical focus in energy, environment or data science.
• Experience in energy consultancy, sustainability or building performance preferred.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and building performance methodologies (SAP, SBEM, HEM).
• Experience with programming or data analysis tools (Python, C++, MATLAB or equivalent).
• Understanding of building physics, data science, ML or AI in energy systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with clients or stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Deliver energy consultancy projects for government and commercial clients.
• Contribute to research, policy and product development initiatives for energy transition.
• Analyse energy, building performance and sustainability data to provide insights.
• Apply energy calculation methodologies and building physics to client projects.
• Support BRE products, tools and services development and improvement.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations and client communications.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Contribute to industry discussions and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvements.
• Support business development through client engagement and proposals.

Kenntnisse

Energy consultancy

Building performance

Data analysis

Python

C++

Machine learning

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Degree in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Data Science or Geography

Tools

Python

C++

Rust

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Make your mark at BRE! BRE is a world-leading global organisation for innovation, science and data in the built environment. For over 100 years, we have supported governments, businesses and industry with pioneering research, testing and expertise. We are focused on growth, scale and expanding our global impact with products, services, standards and qualifications that address the challenges of a changing world.

Make your mark at BRE! BRE is a world-leading global organisation for innovation, science and data in the built environment. For over 100 years, we have supported governments, businesses and industry with pioneering research, testing and expertise. We are focused on growth, scale and expanding our global impact with products, services, standards and qualifications that address the challenges of a changing world.

Help shape the future of energy and sustainability

Are you passionate about tackling the energy challenges facing the UK and beyond? Do you want to work on projects that directly influence government policy, support the transition to net zero and deliver meaningful environmental impact? At BRE, we're looking for a Technical Consultant to join our growing Energy team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise to high-profile consultancy, research and product development projects while working alongside some of the industry's leading experts in energy, sustainability and the built environment.

About The Role

As a Technical Consultant, you will contribute to the delivery of a diverse portfolio of energy consultancy, research and development projects for government departments, devolved administrations and commercial clients. You'll work on projects that help improve building performance, influence energy policy and accelerate the UK's journey towards net zero. Alongside project delivery, you'll support the development of innovative products, methodologies and services, helping BRE remain at the front of energy and sustainability expertise. The role also offers opportunities to collaborate with teams across BRE, including Research, BREEAM and Housing, while building relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical energy consultancy projects for government and commercial clients.
• Contribute to research, policy and product development initiatives that support the energy transition.
• Analyse complex energy, building performance and sustainability data to generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Apply energy calculation methodologies and building physics principles to client projects.
• Support the development and improvement of BRE products, tools and services.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations and client communications.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Contribute to industry discussions, thought leadership activities and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within projects and team processes.
• Support business development activities through client engagement, networking and proposal contributions.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates who combine strong technical capability with curiosity, problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for sustainability.

You'll Ideally Have

• A degree in Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Data Science, Geography, Housing or a related discipline.
• Ideally have experience working in energy consultancy, sustainability, building performance, research or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and building performance methodologies, such as SAP, SBEM, HEM or similar frameworks.
• Experience using programming or data analysis tools such as Python, C++, Rust, MATLAB or equivalent technologies.
• An understanding of some the following - building physics, data science, machine learning, predictive analytics or AI applications within energy systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines.
• Experience working with clients or stakeholders and building effective professional relationships.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford or Glasgow for planned meetings (Once per month).

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.