Opportunity - Air tightness design consultant

Apex Acoustics Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Free office/site lunches

Profit-dependent tax-free bonus

Job summary

A leading building sciences consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Air Tightness Design Consultant to play a crucial role in achieving clients' air tightness goals. The role involves independent project management, providing construction support and technical advice on non‑domestic projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record, strong understanding of building physics, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of £38,000 - £48,000 along with employee ownership and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in air tightness design and construction support.
• Comfortable managing own workload independently.
• Deep understanding of construction details and building physics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver air tightness design reviews and drawing markups.
• Conduct site visits for practical construction advice.
• Manage project deliverables from initial review to final reporting.

Skills

Air tightness design

Construction support

Project management

Building physics

Communication skills

Job description

Opportunity - Air tightness design consultant

Senior / Principal Air Tightness Design Consultant (non-domestic buildings)

Region: Sheffield – Newcastle (Hybrid/Site-Based)

The Opportunity

Join Apex Acoustics, the National Constructing Excellence SME of the Year 2024 . We are a 100% employee‑owned building sciences consultancy leading the way in sustainable building performance.

We are looking for an experienced Air Tightness Consultant to join our team. We are specifically seeking a professional capable of operating independently from day one. While you will have the full backing and technical support of our expert team, you should be confident in managing your own workload, client relationships, and technical delivery with main contractors.

Location

Flexible/Hybrid: Ideally based between Sheffield and Newcastle to service our core projects in the North East, North West and Yorkshire.

Head office attendance (Gateshead) is preferred but is flexible for the right independent candidate.

Your Role

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our clients achieve their air tightness goals.

• Design Review: Delivering air tightness design reviews and drawing markups for challenging non‑domestic projects.
• Construction Support: Conducting site visits to provide practical construction advice to contractors.
• Project Management: Independently managing project deliverables, from initial review to final reporting.
• Holistic Approach: Applying a multi‑disciplinary understanding of building physics to real‑world construction scenarios.

What You Bring (Essential)

• Proven Experience: You have a track record in air tightness design and construction support and can hit the ground running.
• Autonomy: You are comfortable working independently, managing your own diary, and making technical decisions on‑site.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction details, building physics, and relevant standards.
• Communication: The ability to explain complex technical advice to architects and site teams clearly.

What We Offer

• Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 (Dependent on experience) + Car Allowance / van.
• Employee Ownership: A stake in the business and a voice in our future.
• Perks: Free office/site lunches and flexible working arrangements, profit‑dependent tax‑free bonus.
• Culture: A straightforward, non‑bureaucratic environment driven by innovation, collaboration and results.

Join the Solution

If you are a driven consultant who wants to make a tangible difference in the green building revolution without the red tape, we want to hear from you.

To Apply / Informal Chat Contact Silvio Murgia for a confidential discussion [e-mail].