Building Physics Consultant

Building Physics Consultant
Manchester
CTJ66
£30,000 - £38,000

A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven building services consultancy is looking for a Junior Building Physics Consultant to join its growing team in Manchester. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with a passion for energy-efficient design and building performance modelling to gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools such as IES-VE.

Ideal for recent graduates or individuals with up to 1-2 years of relevant experience, this role provides structured development and a clear pathway into sustainability consultancy or building performance engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing IES-VE models
• Support dynamic thermal simulation, Part L compliance checks, overheating assessments (TM52/TM59), and daylight analysis
• Contribute to the delivery of low-energy, sustainable design solutions in line with UK standards and environmental targets
• Help prepare technical reports and communicate key findings to internal design teams
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including M&E engineers, architects, and sustainability specialists to deliver integrated designs

About You:

• Degree-qualified (or with equivalent experience) in Building Services Engineering, Environmental Design, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• A keen interest in sustainable building design, energy modelling, and environmental performance
• Basic familiarity with IES-VE or similar simulation software
• Detail-oriented with good analytical and communication skills
• Based in or near Manchester, or open to relocation
• Must have the right to work in the UK

What's on Offer:

• Structured training and mentoring to support your development toward roles such as Sustainability Consultant or Building Physics Engineer
• Early exposure to real-world projects and advanced simulation tools
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid office/home balance
• Support toward professional qualifications (e.g. CIBSE, LETI, Low Carbon Consultant status)
• A collaborative and innovative office culture with a strong focus on sustainability

If you are interested in this Building Physics Consultant position, please send your CV to