Sustainability and Building Physics Consultant

egis; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London seeks a passionate Sustainability and Building Physics Consultant to lead their UK Sustainable Design team. This role involves delivering innovative projects, mentoring team members, and contributing to sustainable design strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in consulting, and a desire to develop business skills while working on exciting projects in the UK and internationally.

Benefits

Mentorship and career progression

Access to ongoing training

Competitive salary and benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in Building Physics / ESD / Sustainability.
• Experience with sustainability certification schemes (e.g., WELL/BREEAM).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Sustainable Design and Building Physics projects.
• Assist clients in achieving Net-Zero carbon buildings.
• Mentor and grow early-career team members.

Skills

Sustainability

Building Physics

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

CFD modelling

Job description

Company Description

Inhabit is a specialist consultancy focused on the design and advancement of the built environment. We are committed to making a positive impact on a global scale with human experience at the core of our activities. Our solutions-led approach allows Inhabit to work as creative design partners with acknowledged industry leaders in Architecture, Engineering, and Sustainable Design from concept to completion. Our expertise can be integrated to enable seamless interdisciplinary collaboration, creating buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity in our London office is available for a passionate and motivated Sustainability and Building Physics Consultant to lead and develop our UK Sustainable Design team. Working under the guidance of our Director | Europe, you will collaborate with our existing Sustainable Design team based in Australia to develop a local UK and eventually European offering. This role involves leveraging your specialized technical knowledge while working on some of the most exciting projects in the UK and internationally. It is an ideal opportunity for the right individual to build a new and dynamic sustainability team for the European market through proactive engagement with Inhabit’s global offices and clients, as well as developing new regional relationships.

The Role

• Lead and be responsible for delivering Sustainable Design and Building Physics projects, including thermal, condensation, daylight, and glare control.
• Provide consultancy services to assist clients in achieving Net-Zero carbon buildings, including sustainable design strategies and business case input.
• Represent the project as the lead, including site meetings, design workshops, site inspections, and liaising with stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and project teams, such as developers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist in expanding the Building Physics and Sustainability portfolio through business development and marketing efforts.
• Mentor and grow early-career team members across the department.

Qualifications

• A degree in an Engineering subject.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in Building Physics / ESD / Sustainability, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Certification or desire to become certified in Passivhaus and net-zero design.
• Experience with Passivhaus engineering design from concept to completion.
• Strong technical background in building services with a focus on sustainable design, embodied, and operational carbon.
• Experience with sustainability certification schemes (e.g., WELL/BREEAM).
• Experience in consulting, delivering, and implementing carbon and sustainability strategies.
• Knowledge of energy, parametric, and CFD modelling is advantageous.
• Desire to develop business development skills and contribute to the growth of Inhabit’s regional team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent client service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to generate new work and manage workflow efficiently.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Variety of technically interesting projects across the UK and internationally.
• Opportunity to develop and lead a discipline within the company.
• Mentorship and career progression, including potential for global roles.
• Recognition for enthusiasm, commitment, and loyalty.
• Access to ongoing training and professional recognition pathways (e.g., Chartership).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.

Please upload your cover letter and CV addressing the above criteria. We look forward to meeting candidates whose skills, experience, and learning approach align with ours.

Inhabit is part of the Egis group. To learn more, visit https://inhabitgroup.com/an-egis-company/.

Please no agencies.