Senior Energy Engineer

Buro Happold; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative energy solutions, enhancing sustainability and efficiency across various sectors. You will take ownership of energy design and modeling, engaging with clients and collaborating with a diverse team of experts. The firm values flexible working and supports professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about driving change in the energy sector. If you're eager to contribute to impactful projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Support for membership of professional bodies

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the UK energy sector and low carbon technologies.
• Experience in techno-economic studies and research for new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic low-energy design solutions and supervising design processes.
• Engaging with clients and producing professional reports.

Skills

Knowledge of the UK energy sector

Experience in techno-economic studies

Familiarity with low carbon technologies

Research and evaluation skills

Education

Degree in mechanical, energy, physics, or environmental disciplines

Chartership or equivalent

Job description

Got a flair of the complex? Buro Happold's Energy Consulting team are looking for a Senior Energy Engineer to join our vibrant and friendly team in London.

You will work at the forefront of innovation in the energy sector, helping clients at a district, campus, and masterplan level to enhance the sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of their energy infrastructure.

Your crucial focus will be on delivering value for our clients, using distributed energy to resolve energy security, costs, and sustainability challenges across various sectors and markets in which Buro Happold operates, ultimately helping us to drive this agenda and deliver energy solutions for the 21st century.

Buro Happold values flexible working as an important part of the way we work. We welcome applications from those seeking flexibility in their careers.

Energy Consulting @ Buro Happold

Our UK Energy team, within Buro Happold Cities, includes over 50 engineers, scientists, geographers, and commercialization consultants. The team works throughout the project lifecycle, from national spatial energy system analytics to detailed design of innovative district energy and smart grid installations. The team is distributed across London, Leeds, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

Our diverse portfolio includes:

• District heating/energy zoning
• Campus energy system design
• Energy Centre and Network design
• Communiheat - working with communities towards net zero emissions https://communiheat.org/
• Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) pilot studies reporting to BEIS
• Various low carbon frameworks; Scottish Government, Energy Systems Catapult, DESNZ, GLA
• Innovative district heating schemes including waste heat from sewage treatment, minewater, and deep geothermal. https://youtu.be/55h7n9LbdaI
• International masterplan schemes in Middle East, Europe, and beyond
• County and region-wide renewable studies
• Support to the GLA's Local Energy Accelerator programme
• And more!

To learn more about life as an Energy Engineer at Buro Happold, listen to Eliott Higgins about his experience.

More about the role...

You will be fully involved in projects, taking ownership of energy design and modeling, and collaborating with the wider Cities group to expand our energy consulting offerings. You will gain exposure to diverse projects like urban development and infrastructure planning, developing skills in client interaction, resource management, and program delivery.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic low-energy design solutions
• Supervising and monitoring design processes
• Contributing to financial modeling
• Managing discipline input and resources
• Engaging with clients
• Producing professional reports
• Keeping stakeholders informed and managing risks
• Supporting leadership in client and team relationships

More about you...

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the UK energy sector
• Experience in techno-economic studies
• Familiarity with low carbon technologies and industry standards
• Research and evaluation skills for new technologies and policies
• Degree in mechanical, energy, physics, or environmental disciplines
• Chartership or equivalent (desirable)

What's in it for you?

Experience our culture, work on diverse projects, and enjoy a friendly team, flexible work, and a competitive package. We support professional development through My Learning Hub and encourage membership of professional bodies. We value diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and those seeking flexible careers.

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage underrepresented groups to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for application support or adjustments.