Graduate / Intermediate Sustainability Engineer

With increasing pressure on ensuring the provision of building stock which has a minimal to positive impact on the environment and its users, sustainable design has never been more important. For Deerns, sustainability is an integral part of the building design, operation, and optimisation process. Our sustainability professionals develop and implement best practice design principles to ensure buildings meet necessary sustainability targets and use state-of-the-art technology (and where necessary, the lack thereof), in order to do so. Two key skill sets necessary to ensure said targets are met are (1) building physics, and (2) building assessment / appraisal expertise.
These opportunities are hybrid (3 days in the London office, 2 days from home or 50% of the time in the office).
The Role
As a graduate / intermediate sustainability engineer, you will work for various market-oriented consultancy teams. Our projects are across a broad range of sectors which include hospitals, commercial buildings, laboratories, airports, and data centres etc. Your contribution will be expected in all phases of the project including design, execution, and in-use. You will be expected to handle multiple projects concurrently. In this dynamic environment, you will be responsible for your own time management, performance, and achievement of results.
You will participate in design teams where your contribution will be expected to provide building physics consultancy services (energy and computational fluid dynamics modelling), and building assessment services e.g., via BREEAM, LEED, and WELL. As a design team member, you will hold regular meetings to inform and advise clients. This will require excellent interpersonal and conversational skills, making the complex simple. Keeping up with new developments in your field of expertise is a must for this role, and it is expected that you will gain knowledge through research, contacts with suppliers, etc.You will be required to have the following (unless where stated otherwise):
Graduate level: University
or college degree (BSc and/or MSc required, PhD preferred) in physics,
building services engineering, or mechanical engineering. An MSc in Smart
Buildings or equivalent is also welcome although not essential. Where you
have no university or college degree, you will be expected to have no less
than three years’ experience as an apprentice with references.
Intermediate level: University
or college Degree (BSc and/or MSc required, PhD preferred) in physics or mechanical
engineering and no less than two years professional experience. Where you
have no university or college degree, you will be expected to have no less
than five years professional experience with references.
The ability to translate
conceptual ideas as well as highly detailed technical requirements into easily
understandable technical solutions.
Strong experience in building physics
and building services (MEP) is preferred. A background in architecture is
also welcome but not essential.
Data-centre experience is
highly preferred but not essential as long as a solid understanding of
principles of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics (including psychrometry),
heat transfer, and building controls systems can be demonstrated.
Experience in translating
technical solutions to clients clearly through written and/or diagrammatic
content. The role will require the organising of client workshops (where
the skill of making the complex simple is essential), and in writing (or contributing
text towards) detailed design specifications.
Understanding of the various
energy modelling methodologies including the UK NCM (for Part L and EPC
modelling), ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G, CIBSE TM54, TM61-63 (for energy
audits), and NABERS UK.
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills in English. Proficiency in any additional language(s)
would be desirable but is not essential.
Graduate
level:
Experience or training in the following software packages is required
(unless where otherwise stated):
CFD
modelling: Any software.
Energy
modelling: IESVE (including the ApacheHVAC module), and Grasshopper for
Rhino.
Building
fabric analysis: Psi-Therm and WUFI.
Intermediate
level: Experience
in the following software packages and sustainability assessment methods is
required.
Energy
modelling: IESVE (including the ApacheHVAC module), and Grasshopper for
Rhino.
CFD
modelling: 6Sigma DCX (both internal and external models).
Building
fabric analysis: Psi-Therm and WUFI.
Embodied
carbon analysis: OneClick LCA.
Sustainability
assessment methods: BREEAM and LEED. WELL, or any other sustainability
certification (e.g., Certified Passivhaus Designer) is welcome.
Energy
assessor certification: Non-Domestic Low Carbon Energy Assessor (LCEA)
certification is preferred.
What do we offer?
We offer more than just a job. We offer a career in an inspiring, knowledge-intensive working environment among highly-skilled professionals. In addition, we offer a high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and the ability to use your knowledge and experience in the creation of innovative solutions for appealing iconic building projects. Furthermore, we offer a competitive salary package, benefits, and flexible working conditions.
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