Senior-Principal Building Physics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

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Senior-Principal Building Physics Engineer Up to £65k City of London

Are you passionate about shaping the future of sustainable building design? A global multi-disciplinary is seeking a Senior-Principal Building Physics Engineer to drive low-carbon, high-performance building solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, MoD, education, and mixed-use developments, leading a team dedicated to innovation and Net Zero Carbon strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as Net Zero Carbon Lead or Sustainability Lead on major projects.
2. Undertake dynamic thermal modelling (IES-VE, TM52, TM54, TM59, Part L assessments, natural ventilation studies).
3. Provide technical input for BREEAM, LEED, NABERS and low-carbon technology feasibility studies.
4. Prepare Energy & Sustainability Statements for planning applications and regulatory compliance.
5. Provide client-facing consultancy services, leading DTMs and client review meetings.
6. Support teams delivering Whole Life Carbon and Embodied Carbon analysis.
7. Contribute to business development, client engagement, and project proposals.
8. Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team.

About You:

1. Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, or Environmental Science.
2. Chartered Engineer, Scientist, or Environmentalist (or working towards chartership).
3. Strong experience in Building Physics, Passive Design, and Low-Carbon Technologies.
4. Proficiency in IES-VE, Grasshopper/Ladybug, or similar modelling software.
5. Knowledge of BREEAM, NABERS, and UK sustainability legislation.
6. Ability to manage projects, engage with clients, and drive high-impact sustainability solutions.

Why Join?

1. Work on landmark projects with a leading consultancy.
2. Flexible working, hybrid options, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
3. Support for chartership, professional development, and career growth.
4. Inclusive and diverse workplace culture with industry-leading benefits.

Whether you're working in larger corporate companies or a small SME, this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below; we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.