Graduate Building Physics Engineer (London)

Description

The building physics team sits inside the company's building engineering business line. Its engineers support the building engineering and sustainability teams and also take on independent consultancy work for a range of clients.

The core service is dynamic thermal modelling (DTM), covering plant sizing, Part O overheating compliance and Part L2A Building Regulations compliance. The team also works on LEED and ASHRAE energy modelling, NABERS UK Design for Performance, TM54 operational energy assessments, passive design, daylight, thermal comfort and ventilation analysis, low and zero carbon feasibility studies, and support for mixed-use masterplans.

Recent projects include Broadway (DTM, site planning, Part L compliance for domestic and non-domestic buildings, apartment overheating, sizing and energy analysis), Southwark Development (DTM, GLA planning, Part L and Part O assessments, TM54 and BREEAM Passive Design Assessment), Wood Wharf Phases 1 and 2 (DTM, condensation and U-value calculations, basement thermal strategy, Part L compliance) and Liverpool Street Station (DTM, GLA planning for an over-station development and refurbishment of the existing station, plus GLA operational energy assessments on both buildings).

The company is a global infrastructure consultancy, with Professional Services revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025, over 50,000 staff and Fortune 500 status.

Responsibilities

• Build 3D geometry for buildings and developments.
• Help set up detailed dynamic thermal models of proposed schemes.
• Work with internal and external design teams, and attend meetings and workshops with architects, developers and contractors.
• Run simple test cell models to inform design development.
• Gather evidence for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
• Carry out calculations in various supporting software packages.
• Prepare information for central databases.
• Perform a range of energy calculations, starting with the simpler types.
• Contribute content to main reports under the direction of the engineers.
• Help produce marketing material for internal and external clients.
• Support senior staff in delivering projects.
• As you progress, take on more responsibility for projects from inception through design to completion.
• Meet your line manager regularly to review progress, discuss your interests and plan your development.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related STEM subject, at 2:1 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
• Show a real interest in mechanical engineering or building services, and want to build a career there.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Approach problems logically and analytically: identify issues, weigh options and devise practical engineering solutions.
• Plan and organise your work well.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Work well in a team and on your own.
• Be enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated, with drive and ambition.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Understand health and safety, environmental and sustainability issues in engineering projects.
• A postgraduate master's qualification in engineering or building physics, or a close field, would be an advantage.
• Prior work or coursework in building physics, thermal modelling, engineering analysis or renewable energy would be an advantage.
• Understanding of buildings and their services would be an advantage.
• Some experience with or understanding of IES-VE for dynamic thermal modelling would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) would be an advantage.

Conditions

Based in London, with hybrid working from an office, a remote location or a client site.

In-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office is a condition of employment.

You must have the permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Early applications are encouraged, as applications are reviewed on arrival and candidates may be selected for an advanced offer start.

Equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Benefits

• Pairing with an experienced modeller, training on IES-VE, and a graduate programme covering communication, report writing, client presentations and financial management.
• Access to industry-leading technology and thinking as part of a global, publicly traded firm.
• A wide range of compensation, benefit and well-being programmes for employees and their families.
• Flexible working and the chance to work on transformational projects with big impact.