Job Description

Job Title: Energy Consultant
Ref. No.: CJD1001T26
Location: London
Salary: 33,000 - 41,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a highly-regarded, independent Sustainability Consultancy, renowned for delivering practical, bespoke sustainability services and solutions. They are on the lookout for a talented, enthusiastic Energy Consultant with a background in IES modelling, willing to offer a creative, innovative approach to developing sustainability solutions across new-build and refurbishment projects. You will be based in the thriving, multicultural Capital City of London.
Benefits for the role of Energy Consultant include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid working opportunities, along with a strong work-life balance
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with career progression opportunities
• Access to a variety of challenging and technically-engaging projects
• Proactive engagement with Business Development (BD) activities, with genuine opportunities to influence the future of low-carbon building design

Responsibilities for the role of Energy Consultant include:

• Developing energy and low-carbon strategies for buildings, covering lighting, HVAC, passive design, and demand reduction
• Producing decarbonisation option, using modelling, benchmarking, and scenario analysis to advise on feasibility, impact, and effectiveness
• Utilising IES Virtual Environment to carry out dynamic simulation modelling for Part L and non-domestic EPC assessments; thermal comfort and overheating assessments (TM52, TM59, Part O); daylight modelling using IES Radiance; natural ventilation modelling using IES Macroflo
• SAP modelling for domestic Part L and EPC compliance
• Undertaking decarbonisation optioneering and scenario analysis, informing design decisions
• Carrying out site visits and energy audits
• Preparing a range of clear, concise technical documents
• Liaising with a range of clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors

• Mentor other, less-experienced colleagues within the team

Required skills and experience for the role of Energy Consultant include:

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, etc.
• Demonstrable experience of working in an energy consultancy or building performance modelling role
• Excellent working knowledge of the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), as well as Part L, EPC, TM52, TM59, and Part O assessments
• Highly competent in your understanding of HVAC systems, controls, and low-carbon technologies
• Excellent working knowledge of UK Building Energy Policy and compliance frameworks
• Experience of liaising closely with a range of clients and other stakeholders
• Good communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
• Analytically-minded, and creative in your approach to problem solving

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Energy Consultant include:
- A Higher Degree in a relevant discipline
- Hold EPC accreditation (domestic and/or non-domestic)
- Possess CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant Status, or actively working to attain this
- Experience with TM54, NABERS, Passivhaus, or ApacheHVAC
- Have an interest in automation, scripting, or AI tools, with a view to enhancing modelling workflows
If you are interested in the role of Energy Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin or Harriet on the Sustainability Team, at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

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