Senior Building Physicist

Ramboll; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Building Physicists to contribute to predictive energy modelling within the Building Services discipline. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects across the UK, focusing on low and net zero carbon building design. The company promotes a collaborative culture and supports personal growth, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about pushing the boundaries of building performance. Join a team dedicated to creating sustainable futures with innovative solutions and enjoy rapid progression opportunities for talented individuals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building physics and energy modelling.
• Ability to work independently and manage project work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with energy strategies and compliance assessments.
• Model operational energy use to achieve NABERS UK accreditation.

Skills

HVAC component level modelling

Energy performance analysis

Attention to detail

Digital design tools

Communication skills

Education

CIBSE / IET / IMechE accredited honours degree

Working towards IEng or CEng status

Tools

IES

SAP

Grasshopper

Job description

To direct best practice in building physics and performance modelling throughout the business, we are now looking for enthusiastic Building Physicists at intermediate level to contribute to our predictive energy modelling work within the Building Services discipline across the UK. We have an ever-increasing portfolio of clients looking to better understand how to make the most of their buildings in operation and we are looking for talented individuals with experience of detailed HVAC component level modelling and delivering NABERS UK assessments.

At Ramboll we passionately believe that building physics and building performance modelling is an integrated part of the building services design process.

Working as part of a team, you will be expected to manage your own project work, and to be technically proficient in IES and SAP.

We offer a highly supportive environment in which you can develop and grow in your role. For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress rapidly, with increasing management and mentoring responsibilities.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Our Building Services teams across the UK have a strong focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care, focused on Low and Net Zero Carbon building design. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of projects across the UK and internationally. We have a supporting and collaborative culture and enjoy what we do! We are looking for like-minded and personable people to strengthen our team and there is rapid progression on offer for talented candidates. We have a current focus on digital and parametric design and believe that the future of our industry lies in working smarter not harder.

Your key attributes and responsibilities will be:

• Assist with the production of energy strategies for planning applications (including GLA), carrying out Part L compliance assessments using IES or SAP
• Help model operational energy use within buildings to limit the energy performance gap, including accreditation with NABERS UK
• Stay up to speed in all relevant regulation
• Be able to work using your own initiative with supervision
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced
• Have an ability to present your work succinctly to others, to inspire the confidence of design teams and clients, and then use this to strengthen internal and external relationships
• Have a keen interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools. We seek engineers that fit with our culture and have an interest or experience in working digitally by coding, working in IESVE/Grasshopper

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Being a qualified Engineer having a proven and demonstrable track record in their discipline
• Have proven experience in all aspects of building physics, including building energy modelling and compliance analysis using IES or SAP
• Have a good knowledge of passive design, LZC technologies and ‘net zero’, and use this to influence all aspects of building design
• Having a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree
• To have achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.