Sustainability Engineer/Consultant II (Building Physics)

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Sustainability Engineer/Consultant II (Building Physics) in Birmingham, UK. The role involves energy modelling and building performance analysis for life sciences projects, ensuring designs are energy-efficient and compliant. Key responsibilities include environmental simulations, technical support, and collaboration with teams to enhance sustainability. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in MEP engineering and building physics. This position is office-based and not remote.
Job Description:

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a talented Sustainability Engineer / Consultant II (Building Physics) to join our team at our office located in Birmingham UK.

As a Sustainability Engineer / Consultant II (Building Physics) with a focus on energy modelling, your role is pivotal in our life sciences projects. You’ll be tasked with simulating and analyzing building performance to ensure our designs are energy-efficient, comfortable, and compliant with regulations. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, your expertise will help optimize building designs for sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform comprehensive environmental models and simulations for building performance assessment, including energy use, thermal comfort, and daylighting.
• Incorporate MEP systems into models to gauge their effect on building performance.
• Offer technical support and advice on building physics and energy modelling to project teams.
• Develop detailed reports and presentations summarizing modelling outcomes and suggestions.
• Work with in-house engineers and stakeholders to enhance building design for energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Keep abreast of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in building physics and energy modelling.

Qualifications & Requirements:

BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related.
• Certifications like LCC, LCEA, CEng, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years in MEP engineering and building performance modelling.
• Skilled in IES VE modelling software.
• Solid grasp of building physics, energy modelling, and simulation methods.
• Experience in MEP system design and integration within building models.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Team player capable of juggling multiple projects.
• Familiarity with other simulation tools (e.g., BIM, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and green building certifications.

If our vision resonates with you and you possess at least 80% of the skills listed, we invite you to embark on a journey with us. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a lasting, meaningful impact in the life sciences sector and contribute to a sustainable legacy for future generations.

At this time, IPS are not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.

About Us:

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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