Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant

  • Hunter Dunning Limited
  • Colchester, Essex
  • 30/06/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant

Location
Colchester, Essex (Hybrid)

Salary
40,000 - 55,000

Employment Type
Permanent



Job Overview

Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant required for a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Colchester. This hybrid role is suited to a consultant with experience in energy modelling, sustainability assessments and UK building regulations, supporting projects across a range of developments while working alongside architects and engineering teams.



Role & Responsibilities

  • Complete SAP, SBEM and IESVE energy modelling
  • Prepare CIBSE TM59 overheating assessments
  • Produce Daylight and Sunlight assessments
  • Support planning and technical design compliance
  • Work with multidisciplinary project teams
  • Attend client meetings and technical reviews
  • Advise on Part L, Part O, NABERS and BREEAM
  • Support growth of the Building Physics service


Skills & Experience Required

  • Qualification in Sustainable Design, Environmental Engineering or similar
  • Building physics or sustainability consultancy experience
  • Strong IESVE modelling knowledge
  • Experience completing SAP assessments using Elmhurst software
  • Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and sustainability standards
  • Strong technical report writing and communication skills
  • Able to manage projects and develop client relationships


Salary & Benefits

  • 40,000 - 55,000, depending on experience
  • Hybrid working with two office days per week
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional Christmas shutdown
  • Funded CPD and professional memberships
  • Performance bonus, TOIL and paid overtime
  • Enhanced wellbeing benefits


About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.



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