Sustainability and Building Physics Consultant

Company DescriptionInhabit is a specialist consultancy focused on the design and advancement of the built environment. We are committed to making positive impact at global scale with human experience central to our activities. Our solutions-led approach provides Inhabit opportunities to work as creative design partners with acknowledged industry leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Sustainable Design from concept to completion. Our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity in our London office is available for a passionate and motivated Sustainability and Building Physics Consultant to lead and develop our UK Sustainable Design team. Working under the guidance of our Director | Europe, you will be collaborating with our existing Sustainable Design team based in Australia to develop a local UK and eventually European offering, building on your specialised technical knowledge whilst working on the design of some of the most exciting projects in the UK and internationally. The position is ideal for the suitable individual to build a new and exciting sustainability team for the European market through pro-active engagement with Inhabit’s global offices and clients as well as developing new relationships in the region.

The Role

Lead and be responsible for the delivery of Sustainable Design and Building Physics projects including but not limited to thermal, condensation, daylight and glare control

Providing consultancy services to assist our clients on the journey and eventual realisation of Net-Zero carbon buildings, including the provision of sustainable design strategies and input to business cases.

Being the lead representative on projects, including site meetings, design workshops, site inspections and liaising with relevant stakeholders to meet client and project requirements

Developing and maintaining relationships with clients a project teams, such as developers, architects, main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, project managers, etc.

Expanding the Building Physics and Sustainability portfolio by assisting with business development and marketing

Growing and mentoring early-career team members across the team

Qualifications

A degree qualification in an Engineering subject

5 to 10 years’ experience working within the Building Physics / ESD / Sustainability sector, preferably within a consulting environment

Certified (or desire to become certified) in Passivhaus and net-zero design

Experience of Passivhaus engineering design from concept to completion of building projects

Technical background in building services with a forward thinking technical approach to sustainable design across both embodied and operational carbon, based in fundamental engineering knowledge

Experience of sustainability certification schemes (e.g. WELL/BREEAM)

Experience in consulting, delivery and implementation of carbon and project sustainability strategies

Experience in energy, parametric and CFD modelling considered an advantage

Desire to grow commercial and business development abilities and contribute to the growth of Inhabit’s Acoustics team in the region

Self-motivated, dedicated, and proactive with a passion for detail

Demonstrated excellence in providing high-quality client service

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to generate new work from new and existing clients

Ability to organise and prioritise workflow

Additional InformationWhat We Offer

A wide variety of technically interesting projects across the UK and internationally

A chance to be a part of and steer the growth of a discipline

Excellent mentorship and career progression opportunities with future global career prospects

Be rewarded for your enthusiasm, commitment, dedication, and loyalty

Ongoing learning, access to training and development, including pathway to professional recognition (e.g Chartership)

Competitive salary based on experience and level of responsibility

Competitive benefits package

An Employee Assistance Program available to staff, family and household members

Please upload your cover letter and CV addressing the above criteria in your application.

We are excited to meet with you if your skills, experience and approach to learning and continuous improvement are aligned with ours.

Inhabit is a part of the Egis group of companies. To learn more visit https://inhabitgroup.com/an-egis-company/

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