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Energy Assessor Location: Midlands Salary: £33,000 £36,000 per year + Electric Company Car + Bonus Job Type: Full-time About the Role We are a forward-thinking, progressive organisation committed to improving the quality, energy efficiency and sustainability of homes across the social housing sector. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Domestic Energy Assessor to join our team, carrying out energy assessments across social housing properties throughout the Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and wants to be part of an organisation that embraces innovation, new ideas and better ways of working. You will play an important role in helping improve the energy efficiency, compliance and overall performance of residential properties, while making a positive difference to the homes and lives of residents. Key Responsibilities Carry out Domestic Energy Assessments (DEAs) across social housing properties. Produce accurate and high-quality Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Collect and record property data accurately using appropriate software and systems. Identify opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of properties. Provide clear and practical advice to residents and housing teams where required. Liaise professionally with residents, tenants, housing associations and other stakeholders. Manage your own diary and workload effectively, ensuring assessments are completed within agreed timescales. Maintain accurate records and ensure all reports and documentation are completed to a high standard. Travel to properties across the Midlands as required. Represent the company professionally at all times. Contribute ideas and support new, progressive approaches to energy efficiency and service delivery. About You We are looking for someone who is: Qualified as a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) with a recognised qualification. Experienced in carrying out domestic energy assessments and producing EPCs. Ideally experienced within social housing or residential properties. A fantastic communicator who can build rapport with residents and explain technical information clearly. Professional, reliable and well organised. Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload. IT literate and confident using assessment software and digital systems. Customer-focused with a positive and approachable manner. Forward-thinking and open to new ideas, technology and ways of working. Full UK driving licence holder and willing to travel throughout the Midlands. What We Offer £33,000 £36,000 basic salary, depending on experience. Electric company car. Performance-related bonus. Full-time, permanent position. The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and progressive organisation. A role within the growing social housing, energy efficiency and sustainability sector. Ongoing support and professional development. A varied role with plenty of autonomy and responsibility. The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the energy efficiency and quality of people's homes. Interested? If you are a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor with excellent communication skills and are looking for your next opportunity within a forward-thinking and progressive organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help improve the energy efficiency of homes across the Midlands.

Social Value Manager / Specialist (MEP Consultancy) Location: North West (Flexible / Hybrid Manchester / Liverpool) Salary: £40,000 £45,000 + Benefits Package Role Type: Permanent, Full-time About the Role Are you passionate about translating engineering excellence into real, measurable community and social impact? We are a leading Building Services (MEP) Consultancy looking for a driven Social Value Manager to lead, shape, and embed our social value and sustainability initiatives across the North West. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between engineering design, public procurement requirements, and local community needs ensuring our MEP projects leave a lasting, positive legacy. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Delivery: Develop and deliver project-specific Social Value strategies across our MEP engineering portfolio, ensuring alignment with client targets and frameworks (e.g., PPN 06/20, National TOMs). Bids & Proposals: Work directly with our business development and bid teams to write winning social value responses for public and private sector tenders. Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with local councils, educational institutions, social enterprises, and community groups across the North West to coordinate STEM initiatives, work experience, and local career pathways. Impact Measurement & Reporting: Use industry frameworks (such as the Social Value Portal or Loop) to track, capture, and present quantitative and qualitative impact data to clients and internal leadership. Internal Advisory: Act as the internal subject matter expert, coaching engineering teams on how design decisions impact community health, local supply chains, and social equity. What We Are Looking For Relevant Experience: 2+ years in a Social Value, CSR, or Community Impact role ideally within the Built Environment, Construction, Engineering, or Professional Services. Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with social value measurement frameworks (e.g., National TOMs, Social Value Portal) and public sector procurement standards. Strong Communication: Exceptional bid writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage everyone from project directors to grassroots charities. Data & Analytical Skills: Experience gathering, analyzing, and presenting social impact metrics clearly and accurately. North West Focus: A strong understanding of the local economic, social, and community landscape across the North West region. What We Offer Competitive Salary: £40,000 £45,000 per annum (depending on experience). Flexible Working: Hybrid working model (blend of office, home, and local site/community visits). Growth & Progression: Clear career progression path within a growing consultancy. Benefits: Generous pension scheme, health & wellness allowance, flexible holiday entitlement, and paid volunteering days.

Building Physics Consultant Location: Nottingham Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Dependent on experience About the Role We are looking for a talented and motivated Building Physics Consultant to join our growing team in Nottingham. The role will involve providing building physics and energy modelling expertise across a range of building projects, helping clients and design teams develop energy-efficient, comfortable and sustainable buildings. A key part of the role will be the use of IES VE (Integrated Environmental Solutions) to undertake energy modelling, thermal analysis and performance assessments. You will work closely with architects, engineers and other consultants to influence building design and deliver practical, evidence-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain detailed building energy models using IES VE . Carry out dynamic thermal modelling and building energy simulations. Undertake energy and carbon assessments for new-build and refurbishment projects. Assess building fabric, glazing, shading, ventilation and building services performance. Provide advice on passive design strategies and opportunities to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Undertake overheating assessments and thermal comfort analysis. Support compliance assessments and energy performance calculations where required. Analyse modelling results and communicate findings clearly to clients and project teams. Produce technical reports, calculations and presentations. Work collaboratively with architects, MEP engineers, sustainability consultants and other project stakeholders. Attend design meetings and contribute building physics expertise throughout the design process. Keep up to date with relevant building regulations, standards, industry guidance and emerging sustainability requirements. Support the development of energy-efficient and low-carbon design strategies. About You We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in building physics, energy performance and sustainable building design . You will ideally have: A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Physics, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Sustainability or a related discipline. Experience working in a building physics, energy modelling or sustainability consultancy environment. Practical experience using IES VE for energy modelling and simulation. An understanding of building physics principles, including heat transfer, solar gains, ventilation and thermal comfort. Experience undertaking overheating and/or thermal comfort assessments. An understanding of building energy performance and low-carbon design principles. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to interpret modelling outputs and turn technical analysis into practical design advice. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a wider project team. Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following would be advantageous: UK Building Regulations and energy performance requirements. Part L compliance modelling. TM59 overheating assessments. TM52 thermal comfort assessments. NABERS UK. LEED Certification. Passivhaus or other high-performance building standards. Embodied carbon and whole-life carbon assessments. Daylight and solar analysis. Parametric modelling or scripting. Experience working on a range of sectors such as commercial, residential, education, healthcare or mixed-use developments. What We Offer The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of building projects. A role with genuine involvement in the design and development of energy-efficient buildings. The opportunity to develop your technical expertise in building physics and energy modelling. A collaborative working environment in our Nottingham team. Support for professional development and continued learning. Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy. Competitive salary dependent on experience. How to Apply If you are a Building Physics Consultant with experience in IES VE and are looking for your next opportunity in Nottingham, we would be interested in hearing from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Job Title: Associate Director Sustainable Design & Building Performance Location: London, UK Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Built Environment / Engineering Consultancy About the Role We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director to lead our Sustainable Design and Building Performance team in London. In this senior leadership position, you will drive high-impact sustainability strategies, manage regional team operations, and champion low-carbon engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of prestigious projects. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Operations: Oversee the performance, growth, and resource management of the London and regional sustainability teams. Building Performance & Modeling: Lead the development, validation, and quality assurance of complex dynamic thermal and energy models using IES VE . Planning Policy & Compliance: Ensure full integration and compliance with UK planning sustainability requirements, with a deep emphasis on GLA (Greater London Authority) policy . ESG & Environmental Frameworks: Direct strategy around Whole Life Carbon (WLCA/LCA), Circular Economy, and sustainable rating systems (BREEAM, WELL, LEED). Client & Team Management: Act as a key technical advisor to major clients, lead business development initiatives, and mentor senior/junior engineering staff. Key Requirements & Qualifications Education & Professional Status: Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional status. Minimum Honours or Master s degree in a relevant discipline (preferably Sustainable Design and Energy or Building Services Engineering). Technical Expertise & Accreditations: Expert-level proficiency with IES VE for building performance simulation. Relevant professional accreditations (e.g., LCC, LCEA). Hands-on exposure to LCA/WLCA, Circular Economy principles, and building certification standards (BREEAM, WELL, LEED). Proven track record of navigating GLA planning policy requirements. Leadership & Experience: 10+ years of progressive industry experience in building sustainability/engineering. 5+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity. Demonstrated track record managing office dynamics and regional multidisciplinary teams.