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Principal Building Physics Consultant

Bristol
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Principal Building Physics Consultant
Bristol

CTJ65

£50,000 - £65,000

Join a dynamic, design-led consultancy where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence drives everything that our client does. Become part of an agile, focused, and committed consultancy that make a real difference to buildings' carbon performance.

Benefits:

Small team, big ideas: The specialist team consistently delivers engineering outcomes that rival - and often surpass - those of much larger firms.
Truly integrated design: The approach combines acoustics, daylighting, ventilation, and energy performance from the outset - enabling them to create better Stage 2 and 3 outcomes and unlock design potential early in the process.
Creative freedom: You'll be encouraged to explore new ideas, shape your career, and contribute to the evolution of their consultancy practice.
Meaningful projects: Work on some of the UK's most forward-thinking and sustainable buildings.Key responsibilities include:

Leading the delivery of low-carbon and sustainable design strategies
Overseeing thermal, daylight, ventilation, and energy modelling (e.g. TM52, TM59, BB101)
Developing and reviewing technical reports, fee proposals, and planning documentation
Collaborating with other disciplines for integrated, cross-sectoral design delivery
Winning new work, supporting marketing, and nurturing client relationships
Delivering CPDs, leading design workshops, and representing the consultancy externally
Mentoring junior team members and helping improve service deliveryYou'll bring:

A degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Design, Building Services, or a related field
Good knowledge of UK sustainability standards (e.g. Part L, TM52, TM59)
Proficiency in software such as IES or TAS for energy, daylight, and ventilation analysis
Experience in whole-life carbon or life cycle assessments
A track record of managing sustainability input on varied project types
Excellent communication and report writing skills
A commercial mindset and a desire to contribute to business growth
A full UK driving licence (preferred)If you are interested in this Principal Building Physics Consultant role, please send your cv to (url removed)

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