Senior Building Performance Engineer

at  Buro Happold

Job Introduction
Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked about projects? Your skills and experience in building energy performance might just make you our new senior Building Performance Engineer.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Recognized engineering academic qualifications, Degree, electrical or mechanical MSc /MEng preferable.
• Recognized professional qualification and chartership / membership of appropriate professional bodies (CIBSE, IE / I Mech E or equal).
• CIBSE Certified Low Carbon Consultant / Assessor (LCC/ LCEA/ ESOS) or NABERS-UK Assessor.
• Possess a minimum of 4 years of expertise in the field.
• Have a deep understanding of building energy performance.
• A proven record in delivering energy audits, analysing energy data, post occupancy evaluations and providing energy modelling predictions and recommendations to enhance energy efficiency and building performance working closely with building management and design teams.

Building Energy Modelling

• Develop detailed energy models for new and existing buildings using advanced simulation software (preferably IES VE) using relevant industry framework NABERS-UK DfP, CIBSE TM54 and ASHRE 90.1.
• Setting out metering strategies for existing and new building projects.
• Coordination of building metering and control strategies with specialist BMS & FM teams

• Collaborate with architects, designers, and other engineering disciplines to integrate energy-efficient strategies into building designs.

  Energy Auditing

• Conduct comprehensive energy audits for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

• Identify energy-saving opportunities and recommend cost-effective solutions (experience with ESOS, Salix and similar assessments is highly appreciated).
• Evaluate HVAC, lighting, and other building systems to ensure compliance with energy efficiency standards.
• On-site experience and ability to interact with contractors, FM’s and Operational staff on site
• Ability to carry out energy audits for ESOS, ISO 50001 and Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) and Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) Studies.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect, analyses, and interpret meter data from energy audits and building performance simulations.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and potential cost savings.
• Present findings to clients, stakeholders, and project teams in a clear and concise manner.