Building Physics Engineer

Building Physics Engineer – Manchester
📍 Manchester | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 Salary: DOE

We are seeking a Building Physics Engineer to join our busy Manchester office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual to help shape sustainable, high-performance buildings across the UK. You will work closely with M&E engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

The Role

As a Building Physics Engineer, you will contribute to a range of projects, providing expertise in energy modelling, building simulation, and sustainability design. You will be involved in early-stage design, compliance assessments, and performance analysis, helping to deliver buildings that meet and exceed regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct energy modelling and building simulations.
• Complete projects for Part L compliance, CIBSE TM59/52, AD O compliance, EPCs, CIBSE TM54 operational energy, and SAP assessments.
• Advise on passive design strategies during early design stages.
• Collaborate with design teams, statutory authorities, and contractors.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives.
• Prepare clear, detailed technical reports.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proficient in IES VE (Model IT, ApacheSim, VistaPro, MacroFlo, VE Compliance).
• Proven experience in building physics, energy modelling, and building simulation.
• Knowledge of Part L compliance, EPCs, CIBSE TM59/52 overheating analysis, and related regulations.
• Strong communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Proactive and capable of taking ownership of projects.
• Motivated to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations, energy codes, and planning requirements.

Desirable (non-essential) Skills:

• Mechanical building services knowledge.
• HVAC system modelling, components, and controls experience.
• SAP methodology and assessment experience.
• IES accreditation.
• OCDEA / LCC / LCEA qualifications.
• Degree in Building Physics or related engineering discipline.
• Daylighting simulation experience.
• Knowledge of BREEAM, WELL, or other sustainable assessment methods.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities.
• Private healthcare and cash plan options.
• Pension contributions.
• 25 days holiday + public holidays.
• Death in service cover.

Flexible Working

• Hybrid working: up to two days from home.
• Flexible working hours.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Community engagement and volunteering encouraged.
• Spacious office with dedicated desk, free parking, and easy motorway access.

About the Team

Our Building Performance Engineering department offers a fresh approach to M&E design, delivering first-class environmental design across:

• Acoustics, building physics, façade performance
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Lighting design, public health engineering
• Low and zero-carbon technologies

We work across all sectors, including commercial, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, retail, leisure, and residential. Our projects are delivered for a wide range of clients, from developers and architects to engineer-led teams.
We value team members who are:

• Collaborative and supportive
• Methodical and proactive
• Client-focused and site-aware
• Committed to continuous learning and development

Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We provide equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of disability, race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or other protected characteristics.