Energy & Sustainability Engineer (Building Services)

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an Energy & Sustainability Engineer to support sustainable building solutions and Net Zero strategies. The role involves collaborating with clients to enhance energy performance, conducting dynamic thermal modelling, and preparing sustainability certifications. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Sustainability Engineering and relevant professional memberships.

Qualifications

• Experience in dynamic thermal modelling is preferred, ideally using IES VE.
• Knowledge of CIBSE and sustainability certifications is essential.
• Membership in a relevant professional institution is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to enhance building energy performance.
• Prepare Energy & Sustainability Statements for planning submissions.
• Conduct dynamic thermal modelling for compliance and analysis.
• Contribute to sustainability certifications like BREEAM and LEED.

Skills

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Low-carbon, energy-efficient design

Dynamic thermal modelling

Strong analytical skills

Data interpretation

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Sustainability Engineering

Membership of a related professional institution

Tools

IES VE

Grasshopper/Ladybug

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP

We are looking for an Energy & Sustainability Engineer to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability and Net Zero strategies, WELL, LEED, Ska Certifications, Lifecycle Assessment and Circular Economy advice.

Your Team

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• The Building Services team in the Northern Region (Split across Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow) consists of more than 50 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers.
• We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do and is inherent in our offering.
• We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.
• We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals.

A little more about your role…

• Interpret and apply current and emerging UK sustainability legislation and guidance (e.g. Building Regulations, local planning policies, Net Zero policies).
• Develop and deliver energy strategies aligned with project goals and client expectations.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of sustainability deliverables.
• Commitment to our culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends, software developments, and best practices in energy modelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with clients and design teams to produce accurate reports and identify opportunities to enhance building energy performance.
• Conduct dynamic thermal modelling (IES VE), including:
  • Part L compliance
  • Thermal Comfort analysis (TM52/TM59)
  • Operational energy (CIBSE TM54)
  • Daylight studies
• Prepare Energy & Sustainability Statements to support planning submissions, coordinating input from multidisciplinary teams. This will include coordination and managing energy / sustainability contributions from different stakeholders.
• Attend site visits and surveys as required
• Undertake steady-state heating and cooling load assessments
• Prepare reports and presentations on modelling results and design solutions
• Contribute to BREEAM, WELL, LEED, NABERS, and other sustainability certifications.
• Contribute to Whole Life Carbon assessments and Lifecycle Analysis.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

• An understanding of UK building regulations (Part L/Section 6, and Part O)
• An understanding of industry guidance documents including CIBSE, TM52, TM59, etc.
• Can demonstrate a knowledge for low‑carbon, energy‑efficient design; background in Building Physics and passive design.
• Experience in dynamic thermal modelling (ideally using IES VE and/or Grasshopper/Ladybug).
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Have an ability to report, present and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
• Experience with Part L and/or Section 6 compliance for domestic and non‑domestic buildings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Sustainability Engineering
• Membership of a related professional institution and on the way or already “chartered” either engineer, scientist or environmentalist.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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