The Construction Index Ltd
Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant
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Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant
Location
Colchester, Essex (Hybrid)
Salary
£40,000 – £55,000 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Overview
A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Colchester is seeking a Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant. This hybrid role requires expertise in energy modelling, sustainability assessments, and UK building regulations, working across diverse developments alongside architects and engineering teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Complete SAP, SBEM, and IESVE energy modelling
- Prepare CIBSE TM59 overheating assessments
- Produce daylight and sunlight assessments
- Support planning and technical design compliance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
- Attend client meetings and technical reviews
- Advise on Part L, Part O, NABERS, and BREEAM
- Contribute to the growth of Building Physics services
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Skills & Experience Required
- Certification in Sustainable Design, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- Building Physics or sustainability consultancy experience
- Proficiency in IESVE modelling
- Hands-on work with SAP assessments (Elmhurst software)
- UK Building Regulations and sustainability standards knowledge
- Strong technical report writing and communication
- Ability to manage projects and build client relationships
Salary & Benefits
- £40,000 – £55,000 (salary based on experience)
- Hybrid working (2 office days per week)
- 25 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Additional Christmas shutdown
- Funded CPD and professional membership support
- Performance bonus, TOIL (Time Off in Lieu), and paid overtime
- Enhanced wellbeing benefits
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About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004. We focus on quality, long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland. Our expertise spans:
- Full-lifecycle property recruitment, covering:
- Architecture / interior design
- Surveying / land and planning
- Fire safety
- Wider construction roles
For now: Send your CV and portfolio if you match these criteria. Screening may take 7 days. Unheard-after-flow emails may be deemed unsuccessful for this role, but we’ll retain CVs for future opportunities.
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