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Focusing on assessing and optimising the energy performance of buildings, to meet regulatory requirements and improve energy efficiency. You’ll be working closely with architects, property developers, construction companies and facilities managers.
Based in Leatherhead ** Parking onsite ** £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience **
Job description:
* Calculate and issue Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), on a standardized scale
* Use simulation software to model building energy use and determine compliance with local building regulations.
* Create digital models of buildings using tools like IES-VE, DesignBuilder, SAP, SBEM, or EnergyPlus.
* Simulate heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, and overall energy consumption
* Ensure new and existing buildings meet national or local energy efficiency standards
* Provide advice to architects, engineers, and developers to make buildings compliant during design and post-construction stages
* Evaluate existing buildings and recommend improvements
* Model potential energy savings and payback periods for these upgrades.
* Advise on low-carbon design, renewable integration (solar PV, heat pumps), and lifecycle emissions.
* Support certifications like LEED, BREEAM, or WELL Building Standard.
* Provide technical reports, energy audits, and compliance documents to clients and authorities.
* Assist in grant or funding applications related to energy efficiency or carbon reduction.
Person specification:
* Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit)
* Basic understanding of building physics (e.g., U-values, heat transfer)
* Interest in energy regulations (e.g., UK Part L, SAP, SBEM)
* Analytical mindset – simulation work often involves interpreting complex outputs
* Willingness to learn software like IES-VE, DesignBuilder, or EnergyPlus
Educated to degree level is any of the following disciplines:
* Building Services Engineering
* Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Architectural Engineering / Environmental Design
* Energy Engineering / Renewable Energy
* Sustainability / Environmental Science with Building Modules
Full training provided for a graduate in the above disciplines.
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