Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer

Pertemps; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy located southwest of Bristol is seeking a Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer for a hybrid role involving high-impact projects. This position offers opportunities for technical leadership and professional growth in a supportive environment, with competitive salary and benefits, including annual bonuses and healthcare.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental/carer leave

Cycle-to-work initiative

Support towards achieving Chartered status

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or similar.
• Proficiency with IES, AutoCAD, and ideally Revit.
• Low Carbon Energy Assessor qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex energy strategies and mentor junior engineers.
• Engage in major developments across various sectors including healthcare and education.
• Contribute to sustainable design practices such as net zero carbon strategies and BREEAM.

Skills

Building physics

Energy modelling

Sustainability

Client-facing confidence

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Building Services or Environmental Engineering

Tools

IES

AutoCAD

Revit

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Client:

RGB Recruitment

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer – Hybrid | Bristol Area
£45,000 – £60,000 + benefits + bonus (DOE)
I’m currently working on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer to join a highly regarded and forward-thinking consultancy based just southwest of Bristol. This is a hybrid role (minimum 2 days a week in the office) offering the chance to work on some truly high-impact, award-winning projects across the UK.
This is a great fit for someone who’s technically strong, passionate about sustainability, and ready to take the next step in their career—whether that’s leading complex energy strategies, mentoring junior engineers, or simply having more say in the projects they care about.
Why this opportunity stands out:

Involvement in major developments across education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and leisure sectors

Contribution to industry-leading sustainable design practices, including net zero carbon strategies, BREEAM, and Passivhaus

A collaborative, experienced team that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth

What you’ll bring to the role:

Degree in Building Services, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or similar

Proficiency with IES, AutoCAD, and ideally Revit

Strong understanding of building physics, energy modelling, and embodied carbon assessments

Familiarity with current UK regulations (Part L, NPPF, London Plan)

Low Carbon Energy Assessor (qualified or working towards)

Client-facing confidence and mentoring experience

What’s in it for you:

£45,000 – £60,000 base salary depending on experience

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday (plus public holidays and loyalty increases)

37-hour week with flexible hybrid working

Private healthcare, life insurance, and enhanced parental/carer leave

Company pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative

Full support towards achieving Chartered status

If you're ready for a new challenge in a supportive and innovative environment—let’s have a conversation. I’d be happy to share more details and help you explore if this is the right next step in your career.