Building Performance Consultant

Do you have expertise in assessing, evaluating and influencing the performance of buildings?  Are you looking for a role where you will play a crucial part in supporting the transition to net zero?

Carbon Futures are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team and support our involvement in some of the most prominent developments across the country.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to be involved in a progressive company, whilst working in a supportive team environment. 

If you are up for an exciting challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

___________ About Us

At Carbon Futures, we are a team of energy and sustainability consultants operating throughout the UK dedicated to tackling the Climate Emergency.

We are passionate.  Our focus is always on building performance and our desire is to do all we can to support the decarbonisation of the built environment.

We are data driven. Our team of industry experts carry out detailed modelling and analysis to maximise building performance and promote best practice solutions across various industry sectors.

We are supporting the transition to net zero. From new build development to deep retrofit of existing assets, our extensive knowledge and expertise allows us to support a wide range of projects throughout the UK.

___________ The Role

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team in Edinburgh. The role is ideally suited to an individual with experience of being involved in the delivery of non-domestic projects performing the role of Building Physics Engineer / Consultant. 

The preferred candidate will have excellent knowledge of the key factors that impact on building energy performance including fabric design, thermal bridging, ventilation, airtightness, overheating, heating and hot water solutions, and renewable technology. 

The candidate should also have a very good understanding of Climate Change / Net Zero guidance by organisations such as LETI and UKGBC and how to apply the guidance to building performance.

___________ Experience

• Experience of using IES VE software
  • Climate Based Daylight Modelling
  • CIBSE TM52, TM54, TM59
  • LZCGT Feasibility Studies
  • Building Regulations Compliance
• Experience of producing IES VE simulations and effectively communicating results
• Experience of analysing and understanding the energy performance of buildings
• Experience of delivering new-build and retrofit projects
• Experience of operating within the construction sector
• Good understanding of embodied / whole life carbon
• Good understanding of the Passivhaus standard
• Good understanding of detailed construction drawings
• Good understanding of mechanical & electrical building services design
• Good understanding of low and zero carbon generating technologies

___________ Skills

• Team leader
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent IES VE skills
• Excellent Autodesk AutoCAD skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Understanding of Embodied & Whole Life Carbon tools (LCA)
• Understanding of 3D software such as Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, etc.
• Understanding of coding and scripting tools.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively
• Ability to create detailed written reports
• Fluent spoken and written English is essential as is your eligibility to work in the UK

___________ Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Private Health Insurance 
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company Pension Contribution
• 33 days Annual Leave (Including Bank / Public Holidays)
• Company Training Programme
• Employee Development Plan
• Long Term Career Opportunities
• Hybrid Working Policy
• Team Building Away Days

To apply please email your CV with a covering letter to careers@carbonfutures.co.uk.