Programme Exec. – Building Energy Performance

Sanderson; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking a Programme Executive to lead development of building energy performance methodologies for residential and commercial buildings across Ireland. The role involves creating, maintaining and refining modelling frameworks, and liaising with government stakeholders to support policy evolution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in building energy modelling, strong analytical skills and experience with EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder or IES.

Qualifications

• A degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Building Services, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Economics or related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in building energy modelling or related field.
• Strong knowledge of building energy assessment methodologies and standards.
• Experience with DEAP, NEAP or similar energy modelling frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of building energy performance calculation methodologies for domestic and non-domestic buildings.
• Analyse technical proposals and provide recommendations on energy standards and methodology changes.
• Develop and maintain calculation tools and models (including Excel-based solutions).
• Prepare technical specifications, guidance documents and testing scenarios.
• Conduct QA, impact assessments and sensitivity analyses of methodology updates.
• Contribute to stakeholder consultations and programme delivery activities.

Skills

Energy modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Architecture

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Building Services

Environmental Science

Sustainability

Economics

Tools

EnergyPlus

DesignBuilder

IES

Job description

Programme Executive – Building Energy Performance Methodologies

(18 months)

• My client in the energy and sustainability sector has an opportunity to join a team at the forefront of building energy standards, calculation methodologies and policy implementation
• You will be developing, maintaining and improving the frameworks used to assess the energy performance of residential and commercial buildings across Ireland.
• Work with technical experts, government stakeholders and industry representatives to support the evolution of building energy modelling methodologies and regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of building energy performance calculation methodologies for domestic and non domestic buildings.
• Analyse technical proposals and provide recommendations relating to building energy standards and methodology changes.
• Develop and maintain calculation tools and models, including Excel based solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications, guidance documents, worked examples and testing scenarios.
• Carry out quality assurance, impact assessments and sensitivity analysis of proposed methodology updates.
• Contribute to technical working groups, stakeholder consultations and programme delivery activities.

You will have:

• A degree in Architecture, Mech Eng, Civil Eng, Building Services, Env. Science, Sustainability, Economics or a related discipline.
• At least 3 yrs' experience in building energy modelling, building performance analysis, building certification or sustainability consulting.
• Strong knowledge of building energy assessment methodologies and standards.
• Experience working with DEAP, NEAP or similar energy modelling frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non tech audiences.
• Non Domestic BER Assessor certification.
• Knowledge of building energy systems and services.
• Experience using EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder, IES or similar modelling software.

Location:

Hybrid working (2 days on site) in one of 4 locations in Ireland

Interested in learning more? Contact Nicola Reid at Sanderson for a confidential discussion.