Building Physics & Sustainability Engineer

As a result of continued growth, ZED are now looking for a Building Physics Engineer to support their Building Physics and Net Zero Carbon team. The role will be home based/flexible/office based, with some travel UK wide.

ZED are part of the wider RSK Group. A dynamic group of innovative and entrepreneurial businesses delivering multidisciplinary environmental, engineering and technical services to property, commercial and energy clients. Since 1989, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference.

ZED continues to grow within the Building Physics, and in particular the Net Zero Carbon sectors. Our success is founded on the talent of our employees. We recognise the importance of personal growth, encouragement and earned rewards and want you to share in our achievements.

The Role - Building Physics & Sustainability Engineer

Working under the guidance and supervision of an experienced team, you will develop your existing knowledge and skills in building physics, energy modelling and Net Zero Carbon Lifecycle Carbon Assessments (LCA) and assist with the development of energy and Net Zero Carbon strategies for new and existing buildings. With the opportunity to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop over time, you’ll be supported and encouraged to work towards Chartership.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work within and support the ethos of ZED, SLCE and the wider RSK
• Building physics and parametric modelling
• Building performance and operational energy optimisation
• Certification and compliance (Building Regulations Part L, EPC, BREEAM, etc)
• Net zero and life cycle carbon assessment (LCA) modelling
• Feasibility studies and report writing
• Site surveys and existing building assessments
• Dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and promote repeat and new business
• Undertaking studies relating to BREEAM Credits
• Support the preparation of Energy & Sustainability Statements
• Able to develop effective relationships with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Actively leads self and promotes efficient ways of working
• Helps ensure quality standards and technical accuracy is delivered
• Actively contributes to sharing technical knowledge across the Business
• Effectively reports and openly communicates at all levels internally and externally RSK Job Description HRF01 Issue 1
• Takes appropriate responsibility for achieving objectives
• Assisting fellow Graduates and new starters
• To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration
• Attend events and functions to help develop relationships and promote the company

About You

• Experience using dynamic simulation software
• Understanding of the limitations of dynamic simulation software and how to set up models to an appropriate level of detail for the task in hand
• The ability to use your experience of building analysis to give early stage design advice to architects and engineers prior to completing simulation models
• Willingness to learn a variety of different modelling software packages such as IES, TAS, CFD, Revit, Grasshopper

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree qualified
• Qualified level 5 Non-Domestic Energy Assessor or working towards it
• Over time you will be supported and encouraged to work towards Chartership

Salary and benefits:

• £25,000–40,000, depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Access to mental health support
• Professional financial advice
• Discounted gym memberships

RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential. Having been recently placed within the top 10 UK environmental consultancies and ranked first for contaminated land and remediation consultancy (Environmental Analyst, December 2019), and number 42 in the Sunday Times Fastrack 200 which rates the success of private companies in the UK, there has never been a more exciting time to join.

Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference.

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

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