Senior or Principal Energy Consultant

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable sustainability consultancy in Central London is seeking a Senior or Principal Energy Consultant. The role involves leading advanced energy modelling services, delivering high-quality compliance modelling, and mentoring junior staff while supporting sustainable design strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and proficiency in IES Virtual Environment and ApacheHVAC, contributing to sustainable industry practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics or related field is required.
• 5+ years' experience in energy modelling and sustainable building design.
• Strong proficiency in IES VE and ApacheHVAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced modelling projects using IES VE, including NABERS and TM54.
• Deliver compliance modelling, thermal comfort, daylighting, and overheating assessments.
• Mentor junior staff and develop internal modelling best practices.

Skills

Energy modelling

Sustainable building design

Mentoring

Client communication

Sustainability promotion

Education

Degree in engineering, physics, or a related field

Tools

IES Virtual Environment

ApacheHVAC

Job description

Senior or Principal Energy Consultant – Advanced Modelling

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Salary: £45k - £65k (Dependent on Experience)

A reputable and independent Sustainability Consultancy are looking for a Senior or Principal Energy Consultant to lead and develop advanced energy modelling services for them. This role involves delivering high-quality energy modelling using IES Virtual Environment (especially ApacheHVAC), with a strong focus on NABERS Design for Performance, CIBSE TM54, LEED, and other advanced modelling approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead advanced modelling projects using IES VE, including NABERS, TM54, and LEED.

Deliver compliance modelling (Part L, EPC), thermal comfort, daylighting, and overheating assessments.

Develop internal modelling best practices and mentor junior staff.

Support sustainable design strategies including passive design and Net Zero Carbon standards.

Prepare reports, QA modelling outputs, and clearly present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Oversee project delivery including resourcing, budgeting, and client communication.

Contribute to proposals, client pitches, and business development.

Promote sustainability through industry engagement and through leadership.

Requirements:

Degree in engineering, physics, or a related field.

5+ years' experience in energy modelling and sustainable building design.

Proficient in IES VE and ApacheHVAC; strong kno...