Senior or Principal Building Physics Consultant - (1810)

Senior or Principal Building Physics Consultant - (1810)

Job Title: Senior or Principal Building Physics Consultant

Location: London

Job Type: Full Time

Category: Sustainability

About Us:

A career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven Senior or Principal Building Physics Consultant to join our Sustainability Group. The role is based in London and will be part of our broader Sustainability group which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country.

We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects, across all sectors. Our Sustainability Group is an industry leader in its approach to sustainability design, construction, and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the Group thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture.

This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole.

Why Work for Us?

Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings.

At Hoare Lea, you'll have the opportunity to not just work on exciting projects but to also engage with the industry. Hoare Lea regularly collaborates with UKGBC, CIBSE, and supports the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll collaborate with the industry's best, working in the UK's largest service engineering firm with a range of specialist groups.

As a Building Physics Senior/Principal Consultant, you will play a crucial role in helping design energy-efficient buildings by delivering complex simulations.

• Provide technical leadership in your area of expertise.
• Provide project leadership and support the operations of the team.
• Have excellent organisational skills and capable of prioritising tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Undertake research and development.
• Have the opportunity for involvement in national design commissions and influential industry bodies.

What We Are Looking For:

You will be expected to perform at a senior or principal level and be competent in most of the following fields:

• Indoor CFD modelling for thermal comfort and design optimisation of mechanical ventilation systems.
• Wind Microclimate modelling and external Thermal Comfort studies.
• Odour and chemical pollution dispersion analysis.
• Dynamic Thermal Modelling (e.g., IES, TAS, etc.).
• 3D modelling for simulations (ideally Rhino3D or SpaceClaim).

Skills:

Familiar with CFD packages such as ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, Star-CCM, Open Foam, or other CFD packages.

Competent in the use of DTM software packages such as IESve or TAS.

Excellent communication skills and able to convey complex building physics concepts effectively.

About You:

You will have a Master's degree or PhD in Engineering or a Science-related field and experience working within the built environment sector.

You will bring expertise and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.

We require good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.

Core Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional membership subscription
• Flexible working options available

How to Apply:

To apply, simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We are committed to being a place where underrepresented individuals and communities are valued. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.