Job Description

Vacancy type

Current vacancies

Profession

Building Services Engineering

Location

London

Description

London

Full time, permanent contract

BDP is a quality brand, and our studios are places where engineers and architects work together to apply new solutions to engineering challenges, creating some of the most captivating, sustainable and award winning buildings in the UK, Ireland and internationally. Our staff are supported to achieve their full potential and are encouraged to develop their skills across a broad range of activities.


This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated person to lead the building physics team within BDP. The building physics team includes a range of highly skilled analysts capable of undertaking sophisticated design and assessment to ensure our building design meets the highest performance standards, from Net Zero building design to forensic modelling.


Our building physics team are supporting high profile projects across the practice and the successful individual will build upon their strengths. You will harness the skills within the team to develop our service offering, with a focus on whole life carbon reduction, net zero carbon strategy development and performance analysis. With your experience of modelling and building performance analysis you will understand both the modelling process and the opportunities each software tool offers to maximise the impact of our work/


Ideally the candidate will have an engineering and energy background, with experience of leading and delivering net zero carbon roadmaps and infrastructure strategies for major estates, including experience of hospitals and university campus environments.


As an outward looking individual, you will enjoy building relationships both internally and externally and be actively involved in securing new work and representing BDP throughout the project lifecycle.


Your leadership will support the team's development and ensure we continue to offer industry leading building performance services.


You will have a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in sectors including workplace, healthcare, education, culture and heritage, sport and leisure, sci-tech and residential.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.


We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.


Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we're designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.


We're proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world--one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

Excellent communication skills to collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders effectively.


Entrepreneurial and results driven individual, with a positive attitude and proactive mindset. The successful candidate will have a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility.

Experience in development of net zero carbon strategies across both new and existing buildings in addition to site/campuswide master planning

Experience in operational carbon and embodied carbon assessment methodologies

Working knowledge of LETI, UK NZCBS, and ideally CIBSE TM65

Strong background in building performance analysis: with your experience of modelling and building performance analysis you will understand both the modelling process and the opportunities each software tool offers

Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and manipulate data to inform design decisions and optimise building performance.

A solid understanding of UK building regulations industry standards and certification schemes (such as BREEAM, LEED, Passivhaus, NABERS)

Low Carbon Consultant and Low Carbon Energy Assessor, would be advantageous

Experience in managing teams would be desirable

Chartered Engineer or Environmentalist would be desirable/required.

Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field with a focus on Building Physics, Energy Modelling, or Sustainable Design

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.


We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.


We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.


To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply

To apply please click on the 'Apply' button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.



BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications please.