Overview
Senior Building Physics Consultant
Location: Bristol
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
An established and progressive multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Building Physics Consultant to join its Bristol team. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and the chance to work on a wide variety of sustainable design projects, this is a fantastic opportunity for a building performance professional ready to step into a senior role within an innovative and supportive environment.
Role Overview
In this position, you will take the lead on building performance modelling and environmental simulations, working closely with architects, engineers, and sustainability experts to inform design decisions and drive enhanced building efficiency and occupant comfort.
Main Responsibilities
* Deliver advanced thermal modelling, daylight analysis, and overheating assessments
* Provide guidance during early design stages using passive design and energy-efficient strategies
* Advise on regulatory compliance including Part L, TM52, TM59, and other key standards
* Integrate building physics insights into multidisciplinary project workflows
* Support junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance
* Contribute to net zero strategies, whole-life carbon assessments, and decarbonisation planning
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Degree-qualified in Building Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Design, or a similar discipline
* Proven experience in using IES-VE, DesignBuilder, or equivalent simulation tools
* Strong working knowledge of UK building regulations and sustainability benchmarks
* Consultancy experience across various building types and project stages
* Confident communicator with good organisational and project coordination skills
* Committed to sustainability and performance-based design
* Prior experience in mentoring or technical leadership is a plus
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Hybrid working (split between home and central Bristol office)
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Company pension with employer contributions
* Life assurance cover
* Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
* Paid volunteering days
* Electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme
* Ongoing professional training and development
* Defined career progression path within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Interested in applying? Please forward your CV to: (url removed)
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