Sustainability Consultant – Energy

Job Title: Sustainability Consultant - Energy
Location: Guilford
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and run detailed building performance models in IES to assess energy use, thermal comfort, and overheating risk.
• Undertake TM52, TM59, and TM54 analyses, interpreting results to guide design decisions and client strategies.
• Complete Part L and Part O compliance assessments, advising project teams on routes to compliance and optimisation.
• Carry out energy efficiency and operational energy analysis, identifying opportunities for performance improvement.
• Contribute to BREEAM assessments by delivering robust energy and thermal comfort-related credits.
• Produce high-quality, client-ready technical reports that clearly communicate complex findings and recommendations.
• Manage projects from inception to delivery, including planning work, coordinating with stakeholders, and monitoring progress.
• Present technical outcomes to internal and external teams, providing clear guidance on design and performance implications.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience (4+ Years) in building performance or energy consultancy, with a focus on non-domestic and/or residential buildings.
• Strong hands-on experience using IES for energy, thermal comfort, and overheating modelling.
• Demonstrable expertise in applying TM52, TM59, and TM54 methodologies in live projects.
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations, particularly Part L and Part O, and their practical application.
• Track record of delivering energy efficiency and operational energy analyses that inform design and operation.
• Advanced technical report writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documents for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven project management capability, including managing timelines, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience contributing to BREEAM energy and comfort-related credits on certified projects.
• Familiarity with wider building performance evaluation methods and post-occupancy analysis.
• Knowledge of low- and zero-carbon technologies and their integration into building designs.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary design or engineering environment.