Energy and Carbon Consultant

• Delivering a transformative low carbon programme with a major infrastructure client. Rollout of common elements of design.
  
• Accelerating industrialised bridge construction, as exemplified through our innovative AVA pedestrian bridge.
  
• Delivering a game changing productivity strategy for a major programme of capital works.
  
• Developing new methods of delivering and scaling innovations after pilot stage.
  
• Unlocking industrialised construction for a major construction programme in the energy sector.
  

Your role will be in supporting the development of energy infrastructure strategies for new developments and estate renewal. In addition, you will support the sustainability team in the development of sustainability strategies which encompass objectives across social, environmental and economic goals.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in energy consulting, mechanical or electrical engineering and be chartered or working towards this. We are interested in hearing from people who have specialist expertise in designing energy infrastructure for smart cities, technical building services experience and detailed knowledge of low carbon heating solutions and renewables.

As an employee benefit trust, we offer mentoring support to accelerate learning and opportunities for advancement. We are really proud of our growth and development and this reflects in our workforce as the acceleration of development of our people gives us the best tools to provide our services to our clients.

Requirements

• Preferably MEng/MSc in mechanical/electrical engineering or similar (BEng/BSc a minimum requirement). Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership and member of CIBSE, EI, IMechE, IET or similar.
  
  Core knowledge of mechanical or electrical services, energy technology/systems and design/delivery of MEP strategies across RIBA Stages.
  
  Proficient in energy and carbon modelling using SAP, PHPP and IES (or other dynamic simulation).
  
  Experience in implementing energy and building services solutions for residential-led schemes at building and site levels.
  
  Technical experience or knowledge of delivering wider masterplan solutions including heat networks, thermal storage and low to zero carbon technologies (including heat pumps, CHP, PV).
  An interest in developing smart cities strategies, including large scale renewable installations, communal batteries and associated electrical infrastructure.
  
  Experience carrying out energy audits of existing buildings and advising on energy efficiency measures.
  
  A wider interest in environmental and social sustainability themes, such as embodied carbon, circular economy and green infrastructure.
  
  Knowledge and experience in applying the latest policies and guidance relating to sustainable development.
  
  Consultancy skills
  
  Experience in preparing Sustainability and Energy Statements for planning.
  
  Experience in undertaking feasibility studies, reviewing different options against whole life carbon and cost criteria.
  
  Experience of working in multi-disciplinary design teams.
  
  Ability to communicate clearly to clients, engineers and architects.
  
  Strong analytical and research skills.
  
  Excellent report writing skills.
  
  Delivery of high-quality technical advice, client reports, technical publications, presentations and training materials.
  
  Excellent project management, financial management, and organisational skills.
  
  Take a thoughtful approach to their work and embrace creative approaches to delivery.
  
  Experience in understanding opportunities in relation to sustainable development.
  
  Participate in wider industry groups to share knowledge and enhance outcomes.
  
  

Benefits

• Bupa Private medical insurance for employee and direct family members
  
• Supported route to chartership with enhanced learning and development opportunities
  
• Flexible working including 9-day fortnight scheme
  
• Annual Eyecare Scheme
  
• Workplace Health Assured & WeCare 24/7 EAP access
  
• Canada Life Assurance
  
• Company pension scheme
  
• Company pension scheme and other benefits available to you from your first day
  
• Cycle to work scheme