Senior Building Physics Consultant
Location: Bristol
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Are you an experienced building physics professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join a dynamic, design-led consultancy known for delivering exceptional sustainable design outcomes across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile and collaborative team that's redefining how buildings perform - environmentally and technically.
About the Role
As a Senior Building Physics Consultant, you'll lead and contribute to the delivery of innovative, low-carbon design strategies across a range of sectors. You'll work closely with other disciplines to integrate building performance into early-stage design, delivering real value to clients and end users.
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a building physics or sustainability-focused role
A degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Design, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline
Solid understanding of UK sustainability standards and guidance (e.g. Part L, TM52, TM59, BB101)
Proficiency with simulation tools such as IES-VE, TAS, or similar for modelling thermal comfort, energy performance, daylight, and ventilation
Experience in life cycle assessments or whole-life carbon analysis is highly desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A commercially aware, solutions-focused mindset
A full UK driving licence is preferred
Key Responsibilities
Delivering high-quality building performance analysis, strategies, and design support
Leading or contributing to projects at Stages 2 and 3, integrating daylighting, ventilation, and energy analysis
Preparing and reviewing technical reports, planning submissions, and fee proposals
Supporting business development activities and maintaining client relationships
Leading or supporting internal CPD delivery and external design workshops
Mentoring junior staff and contributing to service improvement
Why Join?
Small team, big impact - Work with a tight-knit group that consistently punches above its weight
Genuinely integrated design - Collaborate across disciplines to unlock design potential early
Creative freedom - Develop your career and influence the direction of the practice
Meaningful projects - Contribute to some of the UK's most sustainable and innovative buildings
If you're ready to step into a senior role within an ambitious and forward-thinking team, please send your CV to .
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