Sustainability Consultant - Building Physics

DescriptionAbout UsAt HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.Watch Our Story:' We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.
As a Sustainability consultant you will have the opportunity to deliver solutions that help our clients with their pathways to net zero. This will include strategic and site level analysis. It will also include identification of opportunities to operate in a more energy efficient manner.
you will have the opportunity to lead tasks and will make a key contribution to successful project delivery. You will work in a team environment, working alongside colleagues, team leaders and directors in various disciplines. About the roleThe job exists to provide sustainability consultancy in the HDR sustainability division. Working across the division and services to perform a support and delivery function. Assisting the leadership team in ensuring the services meet the needs of our Clients and are delivered successfully against internal requirements. Effectively deliver sustainability tasks with appropriate supervision whilst co-ordinating with internal divisions and project teams, other project disciplines and the client. Support and advise internal and external project teams in specific aspects related to modelling related solutions. Mentor and direct junior colleagues to ensure their professional development and task delivery is successful.RESPONSIBILITIES At all times and / or with an appropriate member of the division’s leadership team or designated person:Understand the technical quality audit system. Undertake technical quality audits on your own work and of others as required.Professionally, proactively and successfully assist and support all aspects of your specialist division’s activities and services.Ensure successful assistance and support in the management and delivery of modelling services to our Clients’ in a timely, integrated, and technically proficient manner.Proactively participate in team development activities, transfer of knowledge, and assist junior colleagues to support the achievement of individual, team, performance, and development objectives.Maintain and nurture good working relationships with colleagues and project team members.Proactively seek input from within your division, or the project teams, to enable successful completion of your responsibilities.Maintain professional accreditation(s), awareness and understanding (e.g. CPDs) of relevant industry standards, regulations, legislation and policies appropriate to the services of the division.Understand the relationship and process of task delivery in relation to fee, resources and allocation of hours to ensure a timely delivery meeting the objectives.Accurately maintain a wide range of manual and computerised records/management information, media and quality systems, providing guidance to junior colleagues to meet the required business standards.Handle a wide range of tasks, projects and queries, for all activities to meet service standards, and when assigned be the point of contact.Assist in gathering and reporting of data and financial information related to project tasks to support the successful production of final deliverables, and management reporting of service performance.Effectively work independently or as a part of a team to meet business requirements, as required both within the office, remote working environment and during site visits.Demonstrate appropriate level of courtesy and professionalism in dealing with other people, both internally and externally, with the ability to ask questions and exchange information using tact and diplomacy to achieve a satisfactory outcome.Assist in completion of administrative tasks relating to any part of the business as required, for example: timecards, marketing, HR and procurement.
Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.QualificationsPreferred Skills, Experience & Qualifications An Environmental / Sustainability / Energy / Building Services / Engineering related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject. Desirable to have an equivalent Masters Degree. Desirable to have membership of an appropriate industry association e.g. CIBSE.Desirable to have Accreditation in any of the following:DEC ABBE / APELESOSLCCLCEA Level 5OCDEAAppropriate amount of people management experience, with the ability to demonstrate successful development of others.Successfully delivered two or more of the following studies:Part L - DomesticPart L - Non-domesticEPCs - DomesticEPCs - Non-domesticGLA Be Seen Operational EnergyThermal ComfortOverheatingSystem optimisationFacade optimisationClimate Risk OverheatingDaylightingBREEAM credit modellingDesirable to have successfully delivered one or more of the following:ASHRAE 90.1 ModellingASHRAE 55 / ISO7730 modellingNABERS DfP Operational EnergyCIBSE TM54 Operational EnergyDECsESOSDigital TwinSuccessful delivery in each of the following sectors:Mixed UseOfficeResidentialRetailDesirable to have successful delivery in one or more of the following sectors:Data CentresEducationHotelIndustrialMuseumTheatreStadia / ArenaSports centresPharma / biotechTransport (Airports, Rail, Bus)Energy (oil/ gas, solar, hydroelectric, etc)Media (TV/Radio/Film)Government (courts/police/prisons etc)Successful report delivery in each of the following:GLA / London Plan Energy StrategiesRS1 to RS4 modelling reports for Part L/BRUKLDesirable to have successful report delivery in each of the following:As-built Part L/ BRUKL reportsCBDM ReportsDecarbonisation ReportsNABERS DfP Reports and independent verification of 3rd party reportsDigital Twin ReportsRenewable Energy assessment reports (PV, Wind, Solar Thermal, Geothermal)Awareness of independent reports / data to successful review and complete a Modelling Study:Thermal Bridging U-value AssessmentCommissioning ReportsAir Tightness Test ReportsGlazing DatasheetsCooling/Heating equipment datasheetsLuminaire DatasheetsKnowledge and ability to read Architectural, Civil/Structural, MEP drawings and specifications.Working in a consultancy service within a busy office environment.Experience of setting up and managing varied content across both internet and intranet platforms.Health & Safety understanding.Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and team working skills.Personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ and professional attitude at all times.Ability to cope with frequent and varied tasks and prioritise workload according to the needs of the Service, maintaining good working relationships at all times.Developing skills in project management, with supervision.Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.Competency in using AutoCAD and / or Revit.Skilled in IESVE software.Desirable to be competent in STROMA FSAP software or equivalent.Able to establish excellent rapport and good working relationships within the Sustainability team(s), company, project teams and with Clients.Good organisational ability and attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines.Awareness / understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.Understanding of corporate equality standards and diversity issues and impact in immediate work and service area.Why HDRAt HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.#LI-KK2Job Field: Environment/SciencesSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular