Job Description

To direct best practice in building physics and Design for Performance projects throughout the business, we are now looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Associate to lead our local building physics team.

We have an ever-increasing portfolio of clients looking to better understand how to make the most of their buildings in operation and we are looking for talented individuals with experience of detailed HVAC modelling and delivering NABERS UK assessments.

Working as part of a national team, you will be expected to take a key role in driving best practice in building physics and building modelling throughout the business, to mentor and assist with the development of engineers across the UK in building performance modelling and building physics, and to promote Ramboll’s Building Physics capability in the local market.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Our Building Services teams across the UK have a strong focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care, focused on Low and Net Zero Carbon building design. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of projects across the UK and internationally. We have a supporting and collaborative culture and enjoy what we do! We are looking for like-minded and personable people to strengthen our team and there is rapid progression on offer for talented candidates. We have a current focus on digital and parametric design and believe that the future of our industry lies in working smarter not harder.

Your key attributes and responsibilities will be:

• Take a key role in driving best practice in building physics and building modelling throughout the business
• Promote Ramboll’s Building Physics capability in the local market, winning and delivering projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients
• Mentor and assist with the development of engineers across the UK in building performance modelling and building physics
• Experience in Design for Performance and Data Science
• Ideally accredited as a NABERS UK Assessor or having prepared NABERS Design for Performance assessments
• Take a key role in driving best practice in building physics and building modelling throughout the business, delivering research and development tasks to enhance knowledge
• Check and quality assure the work of others in all technical aspects of building performance modelling
• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of projects, providing technical input and managing resource effectively, as well as being a key contact for the design team
• Lead design team meetings and workshops related to energy strategies, operational energy performance, and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
• Prepare fees, scopes and bid material
• Produce energy strategies for planning applications (including GLA), carrying out Part L compliance assessments using IES or SAP
• Stay up to speed in all relevant regulation and educate both our internal teams and our clients on the requirements for current and future legislation

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Being a qualified Engineer having a proven and demonstrable track record in their discipline
• To have achieved or working towards a submission for IEng or CEng status
• Proven experience in all aspects of building physics, including building energy modelling and compliance analysis
• Experience in detailed HVAC modelling
• Have a good knowledge of passive design, LZC technologies and ‘net zero’, and use this to influence all aspects of building design
• A high level of well-rounded knowledge of planning, sustainability and green metrics in the building industry (e.g. London Plan, BREEAM, WELL, etc.).
• Qualified Level 5 EPC energy assessor, SAP assessor and/or NABERS UK Assessor
• Have an interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools. We seek engineers that fit with our culture and have an interest or experience in working digitally by coding, working in IESVE/Honeybee /Grasshopper/Phyton
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced
• Have an ability to present your work succinctly to others, to inspire the confidence of design teams and clients, and then use this to strengthen internal and external relationships

Welcome to our Buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 4,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

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