Senior Building Performance Engineer

Buro Happold group.; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Performance Engineer in Riyadh. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary design team on projects focusing on building sustainability and energy performance. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field, with strong skills in building simulation and ASHRAE standards. The company offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in building performance or sustainable design.
• Excellent communication skills; strong presenter.
• Collaborative and able to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead building performance analysis across project stages.
• Shape sustainable design strategies for energy performance.
• Conduct energy audits and operational energy modelling.

Skills

Building simulation

Thermal comfort analysis

Energy performance optimization

ASHAE 90.1 modelling

Sustainability framework proficiency

Education

Professional membership (CIBSE, ASHRAE, IMechE or similar)

Job description

# Senior Building Performance Engineer## **Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.**From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.**Your next role**Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.**Your key duties**We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Senior Building Performance Engineer to join ourMiddle East Buildings Environment team. The role involves leading the delivery of a wide variety of projects within a multidisciplinary design team for several key clients, covering building sustainability and energy performance aspects from project feasibility to detailed design and construction support and post-occupancy building performance studies.* Lead building performance analysis across all project stages, including dynamic thermal modelling, daylight studies, energy and carbon modelling, and ASHRAE 90.1 compliance.* Shape sustainable design strategies covering passive design, low‑energy HVAC, façade performance, ventilation, thermal comfort, climate resilience, and embodied carbon.* Review building services designs for alignment with energy strategies, metering requirements, and net‑zero carbon goals.* Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage team resources, and deliver high‑quality reports, analysis, and client presentations.* Conduct energy audits, operational and calibrated energy modelling, post‑occupancy evaluations, and decarbonisation pathway analysis.* Support sustainability certification processes (LEED, WELL, BREEAM, Mostadam, Estidama, Passivhaus, etc.).* Build strong client relationships, support work‑winning activities, and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.* Minimum 5 years of experience in building performance, energy modelling, or sustainable design**Your skills and experience*** Strong expertise in building simulation, thermal comfort analysis, and optimising building energy performance.* Extensive experience with ASHRAE 90.1 modelling.* Solid understanding of passive design principles and low‑energy HVAC strategies.* Proficiency in sustainability frameworks such as LEED, WELL, Mostadam, and Estidama.* Experience in energy audits, analysing system performance, and interpreting energy data.* Professional membership (CIBSE, ASHRAE, IMechE or similar) preferred; ASHRAE BEMP certification is an advantage.* Excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication skills; strong presenter.* Collaborative, innovative, and able to mentor junior team members while working in a deadline‑driven environment.**What we offer you*** Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.* Hybrid working arrangements* Attractive salary and benefits package* A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you* Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions* An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.**At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.****A place for everyone**Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Senior Building Performance Engineer* **Salary** Competitive Salary* **Frequency** Monthly* **Job Reference** burohappold/TP/22063/1913* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Job Category** Engineering and Design* **Discipline** BEnv General* **Location** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia* **Closing Date** 28 February, 2026