Senior/Intermediate Building Physicist

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BDP is a quality brand, and our studios are places where engineers and architects work together to apply new solutions to engineering challenges, creating some of the most captivating, sustainable, and award-winning buildings in the UK, Ireland and internationally. Our staff are supported to achieve their full potential and are encouraged to develop their skills across a broad range of activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated senior or intermediate building physicist to join our dynamic team in London - people who revel in the opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and innovative projects across the UK and worldwide. You will have a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in sectors including workplace, healthcare, education, culture and heritage, sport and leisure, sci-tech and residential.

As a building physics engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, helping us to achieve our Net Zero Carbon goals.

About you:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field with a focus on Building Physics, Energy Modelling, or Sustainable Design
• Proven experience in design for performance and operational energy modelling using dynamic thermal modelling (using IES Virtual Environment preferred), with experience working across a range of building types.
• In-depth knowledge of thermal comfort principles, heat transfer, fabric performance and passive design strategies.
• Knowledge of building services and mechanical design is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems and low-carbon technologies, as well as their integration into building designs.
• Knowledge of HVAC system modelling using ApacheHVAC or similar would be advantageous.
• Experience in decarbonisation plans for building estates would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and manipulate data to inform design decisions and optimise building performance.
• A solid understanding of UK building regulations industry standards, planning requirements and certification schemes (such as BREEAM, LEED, Passivhaus, NABERS)
• Proficient in using Autodesk BIM/CAD software.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, VBA), parametric modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) would be advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer or Environmentalist would be desirable.
• Low Carbon Consultant and Low Carbon Energy Assessor would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders effectively.
• Results driven individual, with a positive attitude and proactive mindset. The successful candidate will have a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility.

About us:

BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations.

We are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life's activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.

Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios creates design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions and communities they serve.

As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places

BDP offers:

BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of our skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary (dependent on experience/ability), flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, profit shares, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a stimulating working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.

We offer regular international and studio-based social, sporting, and charitable activities. Some recent events include themed month-end socials, a hiking club, weekly complimentary yoga, wellbeing webinars, and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums drives the development of new ideas, giving everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard.

To find out in more detail about what BDP can offer you, please follow:https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply:

To apply for the role please click on the 'Apply' button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter(<400 words) that outlines your experience with the above job description. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.

No agency or third-party applications will be accepted.