Building Performance Engineer

Smart Managed Solutions; Smart (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

25 days holiday entitlement + Bank Hol

Life Assurance

3 days fully paid volunteering

Job summary

Smart is seeking a Building Performance Engineer to evaluate and optimize energy usage across our portfolio. You will analyse energy and mechanical data to identify opportunities, and work with stakeholders to implement efficiency strategies that align with environmental goals.

The role requires a suitable degree and at least two years in energy management or related fields, with a focus on delivering measurable energy savings and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified degree or equivalent in energy/environmental management or building services engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in energy management, sustainability, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy data and performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Monitor and evaluate asset performance to support maintenance and energy-saving initiatives.
• Lead data-led initiatives and coordinate with operational teams for implementation.
• Provide technical and operational support for metering and monitoring systems.

Skills

Energy management

Data analysis

Energy efficiency

Education

Energy/Environmental Management

Building Services Engineering

Tools

BMS

Job description

Why work for Smart?

Birthday off, 25 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, 3 days fully paid volunteering days

At Smart, we help the worlds leading companies maintain their facilities to the best possible standards through a customer centric experience. Over the past 10 years, we have worked in the world’s top data centres and commercial facilities providing quality engineering services.

We are proud to be an employer that values your growth and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive training opportunities and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding career. We are one of the few facilities companies that understand people are at the core of every organisation and are the most important investment we will ever make. Even as technology advances and buildings change, it is our leadership and personal contributions of Smart individuals that ultimately set us apart from competitors.

Smart is not a faceless corporation. We are an operationally lead business focused on providing visible management and a team that believe in our core behaviours – Integrity, Passion and Empowerment - that's the smart way. We invite the successful candidate to come along on our journey and adapt the Smart Culture we have created.

Role Purpose

As a Building Performance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in evaluating, interpreting, and optimising energy usage and systems performance within our portfolio. You will analyse different sets of data (energy, mechanical, etc.), trends, and patterns to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives. This role involves working with various stakeholders to implement strategies that align with environmental goals and regulatory requirements.

Duties

• Monitor and analyse information from data systems to evaluate assets performance and provide recommendations to enhance maintenance procedures and energy efficiency (new technologies, upgrades etc.).
• Perform data analysis and performance assessments to assist the department in quantifying efficiency opportunities on our portfolio.
• Monitoring optimisation results on an on-going basis.
• Manage continuous implementation of energy efficiency measures throughout the portfolio.
• Report on energy consumption analysis, optimisations outcomes, and maintenance planning ensuring liaison with Operational Maintenance team and Professional Services teams to support our portfolio.
• Manage energy related queries and investigate on site, including BMS interventions in conjunction with the operational team.
• Undertake energy audit/survey across our portfolio to initiate the deployment of data-led & analytics solutions.
• Troubleshoot problems and advise operational and client stakeholder teams on advisory courses of action.
• Technical and operational support to utility metering and monitoring system strategy.
• Devise and secure procedures for data capture and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.

Person Specification

• Suitably qualified degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (i.e., Energy/Environmental Management, Building Services Engineering) and/or equivalent qualification by experience, for example engineering (e.g., building services, mechanical engineering, energy engineering).
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in energy management, sustainability, or related field.

At Smart, we’re more than just a company - we’re a community dedicated to shaping the future of facilities management. We value innovation, growth, and collaboration, empowering our team to thrive and make a lasting impact.

With a commitment to your development and well-being, we provide the support, opportunities, and recognition you need to excel.

Join us, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world.