Senior Building Physics Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in building physics is seeking a Senior Building Physics Engineer to deliver high-quality technical expertise on complex projects across the UK. The role involves optimising building performance, shaping design strategies, and collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in building physics, advanced proficiency in energy modelling, and a relevant degree. This position offers the opportunity to mentor early-career engineers and contribute to low-carbon design solutions, making a tangible impact in the sustainability field.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building physics and consultancy.
• Advanced proficiency in energy modelling software with QA.
• Strong knowledge in passive design and low-carbon solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support thermal and energy analysis on complex projects.
• Develop and optimise energy strategies and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and standards.

Skills

Building physics expertise

Energy modelling

Performance analysis

Low-carbon design

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Building Physics or related field (MSc/MEng preferred)

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

IES-VE

Job description

Senior Building Physics Engineer

We are recruiting a Senior Building Physics Engineer to help lead and grow our national capability to be based in Plymouth.

About the Team

Our Building Physics specialists work across a broad portfolio including science & technology, healthcare, education, commercial, transport hubs and regeneration projects throughout the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Building Physics Engineer to deliver high‑quality technical expertise on complex building performance and energy modelling projects across the UK. You will focus on shaping design strategy, optimising building performance, and providing technical guidance across multi‑disciplinary teams. This is a hands‑on technical role for someone with deep expertise in building physics, low‑carbon design, and dynamic modelling.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Support building physics workstreams on complex projects, including thermal, energy, daylight, overheating, natural ventilation, and comfort analysis.
• Develop, review, and optimise energy strategies, operational energy assessments (TM54), and low‑carbon design solutions.
• Provide expert advice on façade performance, passive design strategies, solar control, and building fabric optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (Part L, TM52/TM59, EPC) and contribute to BREEAM, WELL, or LEED credits.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports and clearly communicate findings to clients and design teams.

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with MEP, architecture, sustainability, and digital engineering teams to integrate building physics principles into design solutions.
• Influence early‑stage design decisions including massing, orientation, glazing ratios, shading, and ventilation feasibility.
• Support the development and adoption of digital modelling workflows and best practices.

Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

• Provide technical guidance to graduate and early‑career engineers.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, technical workshops, and thought leadership.

About You

Essential

• Extensive experience in building physics, energy modelling, and performance analysis in a consultancy environment.
• Advanced proficiency with IES‑VE (or equivalent) including complex simulation, calibration, and QA.
• Strong technical knowledge of passive design, low‑carbon buildings, façade performance, and dynamic environmental behaviour.
• Experience delivering multi‑disciplinary projects and presenting technical information clearly to clients and teams.

Desirable

• Experience supporting net‑zero carbon strategies, operational energy modelling, heat de‑carbonisation, or embodied carbon analysis.
• Familiarity with parametric modelling, digital workflows, or automation tools.
• Mentoring or supporting junior engineers within projects.

Qualifications

• Degree (ideally MSc/MEng) in Building Physics, Mechanical/Environmental Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) via CIBSE, IMechE, or equivalent preferred.

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