Sustainability/Energy Design Engineer

at  BSV Recruitment Limited

The Job
The Company
The Client:
Due to an influx of work and general expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join a busy and well established sustainability team within a growing multi-disciplinary consultancy. You will work towards developing your career skills with a structured career path, whilst also developing knowledge of other design disciplines and principles.
The Role
The Role:
To provide dynamic thermal modelling (IES) on energy and sustainability development projects within the energy and sustainability team, whilst simultaneously manage and support delivery on a project basis. You will also assume role of a project manager as required, co-ordinating with internal teams, other project disciplines and the client.

Principle Responsibilities

• A track record of using IES Dynamic Thermal Modelling Software is essential
• Knowledge of using IES Dynamic Thermal Modelling Software to support Part L, Daylight, Thermal Comfort Studies
• Taking lead roles and project management of the delivery of energy and sustainability services on projects
• Competent in being able to simplify the model in order to generate efficiencies in delivery
• The successful candidate should also ideally have knowledge of the following:
• Planning strategy and documentation – energy strategies and sustainability statements
• Building modelling (energy performance, daylight studies, etc.)
• Low and zero carbon strategies
• Assist in production Reports and Planning Applications including assessments on energy supply and demand.
• To incorporate energy/water efficiency measures and Low Zero Carbon technology (combined cooling, heating and power, solar PV/Thermal, Wind, Biomass Heating/CHP, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Geothermal Heating and Cooling) into the project design
• Be able to demonstrate awareness of BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) specifically around energy credit requirements
• Maintain professional knowledge of energy and sustainability legislation
• Maintain excellent client and design team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities where appropriate with existing and new clients
• When acting as project manager, co-ordinate with other project disciplines and team members
• Develop business relationships to secure additional work and increase development team revenue and deliver revenue targets for the development team

Other Responsibilities

• Contribute to HPF Energy Policy and strategy for energy and sustainability
• Develop understanding of new and up and coming legislation and how it will impact business

Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4-6 years of experience working within an energy design environment with a recognised engineering practise, whilst having detailed knowledge of the design procurement and installation process for major projects.

Principle Responsibilities

• A track record of using IES Dynamic Thermal Modelling Software is essential
• Knowledge of using IES Dynamic Thermal Modelling Software to support Part L, Daylight, Thermal Comfort Studies
• Taking lead roles and project management of the delivery of energy and sustainability services on projects
• Competent in being able to simplify the model in order to generate efficiencies in delivery
• The successful candidate should also ideally have knowledge of the following:
• Planning strategy and documentation – energy strategies and sustainability statements
• Building modelling (energy performance, daylight studies, etc.)
• Low and zero carbon strategies
• Assist in production Reports and Planning Applications including assessments on energy supply and demand.
• To incorporate energy/water efficiency measures and Low Zero Carbon technology (combined cooling, heating and power, solar PV/Thermal, Wind, Biomass Heating/CHP, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Geothermal Heating and Cooling) into the project design
• Be able to demonstrate awareness of BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) specifically around energy credit requirements
• Maintain professional knowledge of energy and sustainability legislation
• Maintain excellent client and design team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities where appropriate with existing and new clients
• When acting as project manager, co-ordinate with other project disciplines and team members
• Develop business relationships to secure additional work and increase development team revenue and deliver revenue targets for the development tea

Other Responsibilities

• Contribute to HPF Energy Policy and strategy for energy and sustainability
• Develop understanding of new and up and coming legislation and how it will impact busines