Graduate Sustainable Mechanical & Electrical Services Consulting Engineer

Method Consulting; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Flex time

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Career development

Job summary

Method Consulting is seeking a STEM graduate or experienced modeller to join the Building Physics & Building Performance Engineering team in the UK. The role focuses on dynamic 3D modelling of buildings, analysing simulation data to meet energy and ventilation targets, and supporting Part L/Passive House related assessments.

You will work from Swindon, Bristol or Cardiff offices, with on-the-job training and professional development through recognised bodies such as CIBSE, IMechE, IET or Energy

Qualifications

• Degree in sustainable building design or architectural engineering or equivalent.
• Interest in thermodynamics, energy systems and passive design.
• Willingness to learn on the job and develop professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop dynamic 3D computer models of buildings to assess energy use and daylighting.
• Input and analyse data from simulation software to meet energy targets.
• Advise design teams on passive design and energy efficiency measures.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and other consultants on project delivery.

Skills

3D modelling

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Engineering or physical sciences degree

Tools

IES Virtual Environment

Rhino

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Graduate Training Programme

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.

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

Benefits

• 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)
• Long Service Benefits
• Career Development
• Unforgettable Social Events
• 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.
• You should have a good degree in any engineering or physical sciences discipline – for example mechanical or electrical engineering, building services engineering, environmental engineering, architectural engineering or physics

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.

We provide a wide-ranging technical consultancy service with sustainability at the heart of the design process. Included in Building Magazine’s Top 150 Consultants & Top 50 Engineers list for the past three years, we have also been included in the Top 50 Employers in Building Magazine’s annual survey for four of the last five years. We are committed to providing the very best to our team and our workplace initiatives ensure that you will have the right resources and skills to achieve your goals. 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.