Beyond Carbon
Lead Computational Designer
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Would you like to join our growing team? Take a look at our job ad for a Lead Computational Designer.
We're looking for a consultant to principal consultant with at least 2 years experience, and you should be expert in most of the following:
Computational design and analysis
- Lead 3D modelling on Rhino and visual programming on Grasshopper across live project work, including scripting in Python and/or C# within visual programming environments
- Prepare and manage analysis models and optimisation studies
- Rapid prototyping for our developer clients, such as multi-modal performance assessment workflows integrating PHPP, Part O compliance and daylight analysis
Software Development
- Research and develop computational approaches to project-specific design challenges
- Develop and customise bespoke computational tools and plugins
- Drive interoperability between multiple software platforms and building design tools, defining data standards and model exchange protocols - Software integration (IES / Revit / IFC / Speckle workflows)
- Author and document reusable computational scripts and plugins to accelerate design and analysis cycles
- Lead on development of software for commercial release outside Beyond Carbon
Technical leadership
- Provide technical leadership to the computational design team, setting standards and mentoring individuals
- Drive the general development of the team’s capabilities through individual learning and shared practice
- Mentor and upskill team members in computational methods; establish best-practice guidelines and internal training resources
- Represent the future of design both internally across Beyond Carbon and externally to clients and collaborators
- Contribute to practice R&D initiatives, identifying emerging tools and methodologies that improve design outcomes
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The closing date is Friday 11th September, good luck with your application!
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About Us
Beyond Carbon Associates was founded in 2022 by Dr. Joel Callow and Chris Swinburn. We are a design and engineering consultancy focused on creating low-energy, healthy buildings across the UK. The team combines Passivhaus design expertise, architectural physics and engineering to deliver buildings that go beyond zero carbon. We are committed to advancing best practices in Passivhaus, low-energy design, and building health, and regularly share insights and technical content with the wider industry.
Role Description
The Lead Computational Designer will shape and deliver advanced digital design workflows for high-performance, low-energy buildings. We all work on a hybrid basis; this role is based in our London or Bicester offices, with flexibility to work from home. Key aspects of the role are outlined above, and the Lead Computational Designer will also mentor team members in computational methods, contribute to research and innovation initiatives, and help standardize best practices across projects.
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Qualifications
- Degree qualified in relevant subject – engineering or physics preferred
- Certified Passivhaus Designer / Consultant preferred
- At least 2 years' experience in a similar role is preferable, although we are open to all applicants who believe they can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience
You must have the right to work in the UK.
Application process:
To apply: Submit your CV with a small selection of case studies showcasing your experience and a short (1 x side of A4) cover letter explaining why you are the person for this role via email to info@beyondcarbon.uk, by Friday 11th September.
Shortlisting: We will shortlist candidates w/c 14th September, and arrange Stage 1 interviews from that week onwards. However exceptional candidates may be interviewed sooner, so early applications are advised
Stage 1 is a short Teams conversation to get to know you and your motivations for applying whilst we review your application details together
Stage 2 is a longer Teams / in-person competency interview consisting of technical and knowledge-based questions. This may include a presentation or work-related task.
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