Manchester
Strategy, Consultancy
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
21/07/2025
11/08/2025
Building Physics Consultant
Manchester
CTJ66
£30,000 - £38,000
A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven building services consultancy is looking for a Junior Building Physics Consultant to join its growing team in Manchester. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with a passion for energy-efficient design and building performance modelling to gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools such as IES-VE.
Ideal for recent graduates or individuals with up to 1-2 years of relevant experience, this role provides structured development and a clear pathway into sustainability consultancy or building performance engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in developing IES-VE models
* Support dynamic thermal simulation, Part L compliance checks, overheating assessments (TM52/TM59), and daylight analysis
* Contribute to the delivery of low-energy, sustainable design solutions in line with UK standards and environmental targets
* Help prepare technical reports and communicate key findings to internal design teams
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including M&E engineers, architects, and sustainability specialists to deliver integrated designs
About You:
* Degree-qualified (or with equivalent experience) in Building Services Engineering, Environmental Design, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
* A keen interest in sustainable building design, energy modelling, and environmental performance
* Basic familiarity with IES-VE or similar simulation software
* Detail-oriented with good analytical and communication skills
* Based in or near Manchester, or open to relocation
* Must have the right to work in the UK
What's on Offer:
* Structured training and mentoring to support your development toward roles such as Sustainability Consultant or Building Physics Engineer
* Early exposure to real-world projects and advanced simulation tools
* Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid office/home balance
* Support toward professional qualifications (e.g. CIBSE, LETI, Low Carbon Consultant status)
* A collaborative and innovative office culture with a strong focus on sustainability