Senior Environmental Designer

SJ Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group is seeking a Senior Environmental Designer with sustainable design experience and specialist knowledge in building energy optimization to consult on projects for internal and external clients. The role requires delivering expert environmental and sustainability guidance across a range of building projects, from early concept to completion.

You will lead technical solutions, mentor junior team members, and liaise with clients, architects and design teams to align with project briefs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in building engineering or related field.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership is highly desired.
• 5+ years’ professional experience in engineering or sustainability consulting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental and sustainability advice on projects for internal and external clients.
• Lead and execute dynamic thermal modelling and energy modelling analysis.
• Engage with senior management and peers on projects.
• Support junior team members and coordinate with the design team.
• Frame client briefs in terms of environmental and sustainable aspirations.

Skills

Natural leader

Self motivated

Ability to work with minimal supervisi

Prioritise and think strategically

Structure delivery of project info

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in related field

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Tools

IES VE

Radiance

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Designer with sustainable design experience and specialist knowledge in building energy optimization to consult on projects. You will be responsible for delivering environmental and sustainability advice on projects for both internal and external clients.

Job Description

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in at least 2 or more practices’ expertise
• Demonstrate a proven ability to provide consultancy for environmental design, sustainability benchmarking/implementation, building energy optimisation, daylight & shading design, sustainable systems, materials, waste and building physics
• Demonstrate an empathy with Atelier Ten’s approach
• Committed to the development of high-quality, high-performance, and sustainable buildings via the appropriate technical standards, costs and programme.
• Help to frame client briefs in terms of environmental and sustainable aspirations
• Deliver technical solutions in accordance with client brief.
• Support and nurture junior/graduate members of the team
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of other disciplines

Project management

• Liaise with client, architect and other members of the internal & external design team with clarity and confidence.
• Organise junior staff to achieve solutions within agreed time scales
• Maintain project overview: explain the status of relevant section of a project at any time
• Be aware of both our agreement and the contractual relationships on the project

Marketing

• Appreciate and assist in the need to generate business
• Report any feedback or issues concerning the project
• Foster positive relationships with clients and other members of the design team

Skills

• Natural leader but can operate as part of a team
• Self motivated
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritise and to think strategically about the timing and delivery of project information
• Ability to structure the delivery of project information against evolving client brief in such a way as can be clearly explained to senior managers at the start of a project
• Effective IT skills for producing relevant material, including knowledge and application of building physics packages
• Effective IT skills to develop new and bespoke assessment methods for project specific tasks and rendered in a manner that allows re-use

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a field related to building engineering, environmental building design, architectural engineering, building services engineering or building science
• Candidates who are Chartered or working towards Chartership are highly desired
• 5+ years’ professional experience in an engineering or sustainability consulting firm
• Proven track record of leading and executing dynamic thermal modelling and energy modelling analysis
• Experience in daylight modelling, computational fluid dynamic (CFD), parametric modelling and programming
• Experience in GBI submissions and project management
• Proficiency in IES VE, Radiance and Microsoft Excel
• Proven track record of engaging and negotiating with senior management and peers on projects
• Proven track record of engaging with and influencing peers outside of formal management relationships