Job Description

Due to our continuing success, Ridge has an opportunity for a Senior Building Physics/Sustainability Consultant to join our UK wide Sustainability Team. The successful candidate will have a real desire to learn, grow and forge a long-term career within an award-winning multi-discipline consultancy.


The team provide a range of sustainability services direct to client organisations, external consultant teams, contractors, as well as to our own Ridge multi-disciplinary project teams. You will be involved in developing, governing and delivering building performance strategies from inception, through to hand over for buildings and property portfolios. You will play a key part in the continued growth of our team and should demonstrate a passion to make a difference.


You will specialise in building performance (energy, carbon and comfort) appraisals and digital modelling using a variety of software, but focussing on IESve and the broad suite of modules. You will play a key part in the continued growth of the team that spans over a variety of sectors including (but not limited to): schools, university buildings, offices, industrial units, hotels, leisure centres and hospitals.


As a senior member of the team your remit will include developing the technical workstreams associated with early-stage strategic advice related to the energy, carbon emissions and comfort profiles of existing and new buildings.

Role and Responsibilities

Prepare, present and deliver: + Building performance appraisals (energy, carbon & comfort) across existing and new-build properties
+ Development of digital models and bespoke assessment tools
+ Assist with producing technical briefing notes and reports
+ Assist project stakeholders with wider issues relating to sustainability

Experience and Skills Required

Experience in IESve software, preferably including experience in the use of the ApacheHVAC module Able to produce concise verbal and written reports to a good standard of English Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Working knowledge of the integration of building physics scopes with UK Building Regulations Part L & Part O, planning policy and BREEAM. Potential to explore the development of bespoke Rhino scripts through plug-ins such as Grasshopper, Ladybug, Honeybee & DragonFly etc.

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.


Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That's why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.


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