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Sustainability Consultant - BREEAM

IES Ltd.

Sustainability Consultant - BREEAM

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IES Ltd., Kilsby, Northamptonshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4c11487bedfc47a28e76f7b6b50a5d6f

Full Job Description

  • Work as part of the consultancy team in a senior role to manage the delivery of Digital Twin projects for decarbonisation at various scales

  • Co-ordinate across the company's divisions worldwide to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget

  • Manage projects and ensure sufficient resource availability as well as high quality delivery

  • Mentor, advise and guide junior colleagues, particularly with respect to project management and customer interaction

  • Liaise with customers throughout the project lifecycle

  • Attend project meetings, which may involve travelling

    We are looking for an experienced Building Sustainability Engineer with strong project management experience who is keen to develop their career with a company at the forefront of building performance and decarbonisation of the built environment. The candidate will be working as part of a rapidly growing project team, using our newest, cutting-edge IES Digital Twin tools., Project consultancy experience on large-scale, multiple-building projects

  • A degree in a relevant discipline such as Building Services Engineering, Building Physics, Sustainability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Urban Design Architecture

  • Prior experience in the field of sustainable building design, undertaking analyses such as energy modelling, energy auditing, decarbonisation, low energy design, retrofits or retro-commissioning

  • Ability to review, understand and interpret design and construction documentation, including floor plans, engineering schematics and schedules, specifications, shop drawings and operating sequences

  • Experience with using building simulation software or related software tools (e.g. CAD, energy and loads analysis, daylight modelling, solar analysis, HVAC design tools)

  • Prior project management experience and proven ability to work with minimal supervision and interact with external clients

  • Experience as a mentor and coach, willing to guide more junior colleagues, helping them to achieve their potential

  • Strong leadership skills and team working attitude

  • Clear and confident communications skills


    • Desirable skills:
  • Experience with the IES Virtual Environment software and in particular with ApacheHVAC, or any other IES software module is highly desirable

  • Knowledge of MEP systems, controls and on-going management of these systems.

  • Knowledge of heat networks and renewables

  • Experience of GIS systems

  • Previous exposure to Building Management Systems/IoT sensors and metered data.

  • Understanding of ASHRAE 90.1- particularly the Appendix G Performance Rating Method- and the LEED Green Building Rating System are highly desirable

    IES is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider our positions even if they do not meet all the job criteria. We are committed to removing any barriers for candidates applying for our jobs. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post.


    • Some examples of the adjustments we can make are:
  • Providing interview questions in advance

  • Allowing for a break between parts of the interview

  • Providing extra time to complete interview questions

    In return we offer the chance to work for a dynamic company in an exciting and supportive working environment; we will reward you with a competitive salary; private health care; enhanced family leave; a contributory pension scheme; life insurance, flexible start times and hybrid working options.