Energy & Sustainability Engineer

Eden Brown; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Consultant specializing in Building Physics for its team in Bristol. The role involves providing low-carbon design support and Whole Life Carbon assessments, working collaboratively with other engineers and architects. Candidates should have a strong understanding of sustainability principles and a desire to develop their skills in a supportive environment. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth within a hybrid working framework.

Benefits

Strong support for professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a sustainability or building physics consultancy.
• Strong technical capability in Building Physics / Energy Modelling.
• Familiarity with Whole Life Carbon assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building physics and energy modelling services.
• Undertake dynamic thermal modelling and operational energy studies.
• Support Whole Life Carbon assessments.

Skills

Building Physics

Energy Modelling (IES-VE or similar)

Low-carbon design principles

Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Sustainability Consultant – Building Physics & Carbon

Bristol | Hybrid working | Up to £45k

A well‑established UK‑based multidisciplinary consultancy is continuing to invest in the growth of its Sustainability and Building Performance capability in London.

As part of this expansion, the consultancy is looking to appoint a Sustainability Consultant to join its London team. This role is well suited to someone with a strong grounding in Building Physics, who is looking to broaden their exposure to Whole Life Carbon (WLC) within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

The Role

You’ll work closely with senior consultants and technical leads to deliver sustainability and building performance services across a broad range of projects. The role is technically focused, with an emphasis on building physics and operational energy, alongside exposure to Whole Life Carbon assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver building physics and energy modelling services to support low‑carbon design.
• Undertake dynamic thermal modelling, overheating analysis and operational energy studies.
• Support Whole Life Carbon assessments, working alongside more experienced carbon specialists where required.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers and wider design teams to influence sustainable outcomes.
• Contribute to sustainability strategies and reports for planning and design stages.
• Support senior team members with project delivery and client engagement.

About You

• Experience working in a sustainability or building physics consultancy environment.
• Strong technical capability in Building Physics / Energy Modelling (IES‑VE or similar).
• Some exposure to Whole Life Carbon or embodied carbon assessments (you do not need to be a carbon specialist).
• A good understanding of low‑carbon design principles and building performance.
• Comfortable working collaboratively within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Keen to continue developing both technical and client‑facing skills.

Why Join?

Join a growing Sustainability team with clear investment and long‑term plans in London.

• Work within a multidisciplinary consultancy where sustainability is integrated with building services, structures and cost consultancy.
• Gain exposure to both Building Physics and Whole Life Carbon, with scope to specialise over time.
• Strong support for professional development, training and career progression.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.

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