Graduate Building Physics Engineer

Tussell Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability consultancy is seeking a motivated graduate or experienced computer modeller to join their Building Physics team. You will work on energy-efficient building designs using IES Virtual Environment software and advise teams on sustainable practices. A degree in sustainable building design or related field is required. The position offers opportunities for skill development through a structured graduate programme in a hybrid work environment located in Bristol, Cardiff, or Swindon.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flex time

Private medical insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of renewing energy systems and sustainable assessments such as BREEAM.
• Appreciation of thermodynamics and energy systems is essential.
• Experience in coding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dynamic modelling of buildings to assess energy use.
• Advise design teams and clients on reducing energy use.
• Perform daylight and sunlight assessments.

Skills

Passionate about sustainable building design

Ability to communicate clearly

Adaptability

Knowledge of passive design

Experience with IES Virtual Environment software

Education

Degree in sustainable building design or architectural engineering

Educated to degree level in physical sciences or engineering discipline

Tools

IES Virtual Environment

Python

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you passionate about sustainable building design and want to join a leading independent sustainability and engineering consultancy?

Your role will include:

• Computer dynamic modelling of buildings to assess energy use, overheating risk, and daylighting (using IES or Rhino)
• Completing projects for Part L/Part O compliance, CIBSE TM52/59, EPCs, CIBSE TM54/NABERS, Passive House accreditation or compliance.
• Advising design teams and clients on how to reduce energy use through passive design, energy efficiency and renewable technologies
• Advising design team and clients on how to improve the thermal comfort through building physics and passive design measures
• Performing daylight and sunlight assessments, optimising natural lighting while managing glare
• Assessing proposed buildings utilising the PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) software
• Working with design teams including architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and specialist consultants
• Advising on building physics aspects and completing modelling required for BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes
• Advising on building-integrated renewable energy
• Site visits to construction sites and existing buildings

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic STEM graduate or experienced computer modeller (IES) who is keen to join our Building Physics & Building Performance Engineering department. You will be expected to develop dynamic 3D computer models of the proposed building and input and analyse data from the computer simulation software to meet various targets. An appreciation of thermodynamics, sustainable building design, and energy systems is essential.

Based at either our new modern head office in central Swindon which has good travel links to London, Bristol and Bath, or one of our other offices in Bristol or Cardiff, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and gain invaluable knowledge from other team members, whilst working closely with our other business groups.

Our Graduate programme lasts around 2-3 years however, this timescale is wholly dependent on the individual paths each person will take. The aim of the programme is to give all graduates a structured pathway for the start of their career.

All graduates at Method work on real live projects and learn on the job carrying out tasks for those projects – this programme gives you some insight into what to expect within those two years including the formalities of technical reviews and membership of professional institutions.

Technical and non-technical education such as presentation skills and time management courses, will make up a significant part of the programme. Everyone’s training is individual and tailored to their strengths and weaknesses enabling you to reach your full potential and gain both reward and satisfaction.

You will also be encouraged to develop your qualifications and become affiliated with an accredited institution such as CIBSE, IMechE, IET or the Energy Institute.

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flex time and Flex Days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Policies
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Purchase of up to 10 additional holidays each year taken out of your salary in equal monthly instalments over the year
• Method Bank Holiday (Friday before August bank holiday)
• Birthday Leave (after 3 years service)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• £500 voucher (after 5 years’ service)
• £1000 voucher (after 10 years’ service)
• £1500 voucher (after 15 years’ service)

What we are looking for

• An appreciation of thermodynamics and energy systems are essential
• You should have a good degree in sustainable building design or architectural engineering
• You must have a passion for sustainable building design and reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment
• You must be interested in the built environment and have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• You will need to adapt to new situations quickly and be willing to contribute as an active design team member
• Knowledge of passive design, renewable energy systems and sustainable assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, Passive House.
• Experience with using IES Virtual Environment software is essential
• Experience in coding (using programs such as Python), Revit and AUTOCAD is desirable, but not essential.
• Educated to degree level in physical sciences or any engineering discipline - for example physics, mechanical or electrical engineering, building services engineering, environmental engineering, architectural engineering

Method Consulting is committed to ensuring that the most suitably qualified and experienced candidates are appointed to positions within the company on the basis of job-related criteria.

We are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires sponsorship to live and work in the UK now or in the future.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

• environmental science and ecology
• physics
• electronic and electrical engineering
• civil engineering and construction
• chemical engineering
• mechanical engineering
• geology and geography

Additional job details

Workplace Hybrid, or partially remote

Location Bristol Cardiff Swindon

Contract, dates and working times Permanent

Full-time

How to apply

Please specify 1st and 2nd choice of location on applying - we will try our best to accommodate location preferences where possible but, in some cases, you may not be allocated your first or second choice location for your initial training period.

Please send your CV and a chatty letter ensuring you quote the reference number telling us about your background, why you are interested in the role and how you found out about our vacancy, via the Apply button.

We're proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, and we’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability that might affect your performance at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know about any help or reasonable adjustments as soon possible before any interview or assessment. We’ll work with you to make sure any appropriate support is in place.

Regrettably at the moment, we are unable to reply to all speculative applications, but if you would like us to keep your details on file, you should include your permission with your CV and covering letter.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 26 September 2025

Don't forget to mention Prospects to employers when you contact them.

Method Consulting is a specialist engineering and sustainability consultancy focusing on building services and sustainability in the built environment – our common goal is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings through better design, analysis and assessment.

Since our business began, we have grown organically, opened new offices and expanded our business to cover a whole range of specialist services.

Intelligent, imaginative M&E engineering services and sustainability are still at our core but we now have a much wider spread of in-house specialist expertise to draw upon. Everything we do has a very strong focus on sustainability with sustainability and low-carbon design embedded into the design of all our projects.

Common to all our team is a detailed understanding of the fundamentals of building engineering, energy and sustainability, as well as experience and a pragmatic approach to ensure we provide the best possible service for our clients.

Careers in Engineering and Sustainability Consultancy

We are recruiting for a number of roles across all business groups. If you are a graduate with a keen interest in stem and are looking for a position, we would love to hear from you!

• Graduate Sustainable Mechanical & Electrical Services Engineer
• Graduate BREEAM and Sustainability Consultant

Roles will be based at either our new modern head office in central Swindon which has good travel links to London, Bristol and Bath, or one of our other offices in Oxford, Bristol or Cornwall.

Method operates a hybrid working policy, so most roles are a blend of office and working remotely.

To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware , a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.