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Senior Sustainability Consultant (Building Physics & IES Modelling) - Fully Remote (South Africa)

We are partnering with a leading UK consultancy that is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa to support its UK team on a fully remote freelance basis

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong sustainability professional with expertise in building physics, IES modelling, overheating analysis, and energy performance assessments. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical analysis and modelling support across a diverse portfolio of UK projects.

Working closely with the UK-based sustainability team, you will contribute to the delivery of both retrofit and new-build developments, helping to create sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-performing buildings.

The Role

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will provide hands-on technical support to the UK sustainability and building performance team. The position is focused on the delivery of detailed modelling, analysis, and reporting rather than strategic leadership.

You will be responsible for producing accurate building performance models, carrying out thermal and energy assessments, and providing practical design recommendations to optimise building performance across live projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and produce IES VE models for a range of UK building projects.
* Undertake overheating and thermal comfort assessments, including TM59 and Part O
compliance where required.
* Support Part L assessments and broader building energy performance analysis.
* Assist in the preparation of Energy Strategy Reports and other sustainability-related
documentation.
* Review building designs and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, occupant
comfort, and overall building performance.
* Collaborate with architects, engineers, and sustainability specialists as part of multidisciplinary
UK project teams.
* Attend remote design and coordination meetings, providing clear and informed technical input.
* Produce accurate modelling outputs and concise technical reports for review by the UK team.
* Contribute to both retrofit and new-build projects across a variety of sectors.

Skills & Experience

Applicants are not expected to meet every requirement, and additional training and support can be provided.

* Proven experience in building physics and IES VE modelling.
* Experience undertaking overheating, thermal comfort, and energy performance assessments.
* Strong understanding of UK building regulations and sustainability standards, particularly Part
L, Part O, and TM59.
* Experience contributing to Energy Strategy Reports or similar sustainability documentation.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining effective
communication with UK-based teams.
* Previous experience working on UK building projects would be advantageous, but is not
essential.
* Knowledge of SAP, SBEM, or Elmhurst software would be beneficial, although candidates with
strong IES and building physics expertise will also be considered.

Whats on Offer?

* Long-term freelance engagement.
* Fully remote working from South Africa.
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of UK building projects.
* A technically focused role centred on building physics and performance modelling.
* Exposure to both retrofit and new-build developments.
* Supportive and collaborative UK team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Physics or Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa who is looking to work on UK projects remotely while continuing to develop their expertise in technical modelling and sustainable building design.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Sustainability Consultant (Building Physics & IES Modelling) - Fully Remote (South Africa)

We are partnering with a leading UK consultancy that is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa to support its UK team on a fully remote freelance basis

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong sustainability professional with expertise in building physics, IES modelling, overheating analysis, and energy performance assessments. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical analysis and modelling support across a diverse portfolio of UK projects.

Working closely with the UK-based sustainability team, you will contribute to the delivery of both retrofit and new-build developments, helping to create sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-performing buildings.

The Role

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will provide hands-on technical support to the UK sustainability and building performance team. The position is focused on the delivery of detailed modelling, analysis, and reporting rather than strategic leadership.

You will be responsible for producing accurate building performance models, carrying out thermal and energy assessments, and providing practical design recommendations to optimise building performance across live projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and produce IES VE models for a range of UK building projects.
* Undertake overheating and thermal comfort assessments, including TM59 and Part O
compliance where required.
* Support Part L assessments and broader building energy performance analysis.
* Assist in the preparation of Energy Strategy Reports and other sustainability-related
documentation.
* Review building designs and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, occupant
comfort, and overall building performance.
* Collaborate with architects, engineers, and sustainability specialists as part of multidisciplinary
UK project teams.
* Attend remote design and coordination meetings, providing clear and informed technical input.
* Produce accurate modelling outputs and concise technical reports for review by the UK team.
* Contribute to both retrofit and new-build projects across a variety of sectors.

Skills & Experience

Applicants are not expected to meet every requirement, and additional training and support can be provided.

* Proven experience in building physics and IES VE modelling.
* Experience undertaking overheating, thermal comfort, and energy performance assessments.
* Strong understanding of UK building regulations and sustainability standards, particularly Part
L, Part O, and TM59.
* Experience contributing to Energy Strategy Reports or similar sustainability documentation.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining effective
communication with UK-based teams.
* Previous experience working on UK building projects would be advantageous, but is not
essential.
* Knowledge of SAP, SBEM, or Elmhurst software would be beneficial, although candidates with
strong IES and building physics expertise will also be considered.

Whats on Offer?

* Long-term freelance engagement.
* Fully remote working from South Africa.
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of UK building projects.
* A technically focused role centred on building physics and performance modelling.
* Exposure to both retrofit and new-build developments.
* Supportive and collaborative UK team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Physics or Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa who is looking to work on UK projects remotely while continuing to develop their expertise in technical modelling and sustainable building design.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Sustainability Consultant - Building Physics / IES Modelling
Freelance Fully Remote South Africa UK Projects

We are working with a UK consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Sustainability Consultant based in South Africa to support their UK team on a fully remote freelance basis.

This role is focused primarily on building physics, IES modelling, overheating analysis and energy performance assessments. It would suit someone who is technically strong, comfortable working independently, and able to support UK project teams with accurate modelling, reporting and design input.

You will be working on a mix of UK retrofit and new-build projects, supporting the delivery of sustainable and energy-efficient building designs.

The Role
The successful consultant will support the UK sustainability and building performance team with technical modelling and assessment work. The main focus will be producing IES models, carrying out overheating and thermal comfort analysis, supporting energy strategy work, and providing practical design recommendations to improve building performance.

This is not a strategic leadership role. The client is looking for someone who can get involved in the technical delivery, work closely with the UK team, and provide reliable building physics support across live projects.

Key Responsibilities
* Produce and develop IES models for UK building projects.
* Carry out overheating and thermal comfort assessments, including TM59 and Part O
where required.
* Support Part L assessments and energy performance analysis.
* Assist with Energy Strategy Reports and sustainability-related project documentation.
* Review building designs and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, comfort
and overall performance.
* Work with architects, engineers and sustainability consultants as part of a wider UK
project team.
* Attend remote design meetings and provide clear technical input where needed.
* Prepare clear, accurate reports and modelling outputs for review by the UK team.
* Support both retrofit and new-build projects across a range of sectors.

Skills & Experience
Applicants are not expected to meet all the criteria. Training will be provided.
* Strong experience in building physics and IES modelling.
* Experience carrying out overheating, thermal comfort and energy performance
assessments.
* Good understanding of UK sustainability and building regulations, particularly Part L, Part
O and TM59.
* Experience supporting Energy Strategy Reports or similar sustainability documentation.
* Ability to work remotely and communicate clearly with UK-based project teams.
* Previous experience working on UK building design projects would be advantageous but
not essential.
* Knowledge of SAP, SBEM or Elmhurst would be beneficial, but not essential if the
candidate is strong in IES and building physics.

What's on Offer?
* Long-term freelance opportunity.
* Fully remote working from South Africa.
* Opportunity to work on UK building design projects.
* Technical delivery role focused on building physics and modelling.
* Exposure to retrofit and new-build developments.
* Supportive UK team environment.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Building Physics or Sustainability Consultant in South Africa who wants to support UK projects remotely while focusing on hands-on technical modelling and analysis.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Electrical Engineer - Ireland Relocation Opportunity

For South African-based Electrical Engineers

An established international building services consultancy is looking to appoint a Lead Electrical Engineer for its growing Ireland team.

This is a relocation opportunity for candidates currently based in South Africa who are looking to move into the Irish market and work on high-quality, technically challenging building services projects.

The role would suit a strong electrical design engineer who enjoys being close to the detail. This is not a purely strategic or hands-off leadership position. You will be expected to lead the electrical design delivery, attend site, chair design meetings, coordinate with clients and project teams, and take ownership of technical outputs.

The role

You will act as the electrical lead across a range of projects, including high-end hotels, commercial developments and some data centre work. The position will involve managing the electrical design process from concept through to delivery, while working closely with mechanical, sustainability and wider project teams.

You will be responsible for:

Leading electrical design delivery on major building services projects
Producing and reviewing detailed electrical designs, calculations and specifications
Chairing design meetings with clients, architects, contractors and internal teams
Attending site meetings and providing technical input throughout construction stages
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and commercially sound
Mentoring junior engineers where required, while remaining hands-on with design work
Acting as the main electrical point of contact on selected projects
Project types

Typical projects include:

Luxury and high-end hotel developments
Commercial offices and mixed-use schemes
Technical building services environments
Selected data centre projects
What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong Electrical Engineer with solid building services design experience. You should be confident leading design packages, dealing with clients and contractors, and representing the electrical discipline in project meetings.

You will likely have:

Strong electrical building services design experience
Experience leading electrical packages on medium to large-scale projects
Good knowledge of LV distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarms, containment and coordination
Experience attending site and chairing or contributing to technical design meetings
Consultancy-side experience would be highly beneficial
Exposure to hotels, commercial or data centre projects would be advantageous
Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead from a technical perspective

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contract Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) - Remote (South Africa)

Location: South Africa (Fully Remote)
Sector: Residential Projects
Contract / Freelance Opportunity
Competitive Hourly or Daily Rate

The Opportunity

We are working with a respected international multidisciplinary consultancy that has successfully delivered complex projects across the UK and Europe for more than 20 years. Due to a growing portfolio of residential developments, they are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a South Africa-based professional looking to work remotely while contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality residential projects.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the electrical design process for residential building services projects from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.
Develop robust electrical designs covering power distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarm systems, and associated services.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams across various locations.
Participate in project meetings and provide technical expertise throughout all project phases.
Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and client specifications.

Requirements
Minimum of 5 years experience in Electrical Building Services Design.
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience delivering electrical design solutions within a consulting engineering environment.
Strong understanding of residential building services electrical systems.
Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux, and AutoCAD.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote environment.
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Whats on Offer
Fully remote working from anywhere in South Africa.
Long-term contract opportunity with a healthy pipeline of residential projects.
Exposure to large-scale, high-end residential developments.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced international team of engineers and designers.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Fully Remote Role

Our client, a well-established London-based practice, is seeking an experienced Architectural Technologist to join their growing team on a fully remote basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with a strong technical background and proven experience delivering high-quality construction documentation and BIM models.

Requirements:
Minimum 3-5 years experience using Revit in a professional environment.
Strong proficiency in producing detailed drawings.
Experience working on commercial and industrial projects would be highly advantageous.
Excellent understanding of construction documentation, coordination, and project workflows.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote project teams.
Strong communication and organisational skills.

What Were Looking For:
A detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Someone who can manage deadlines effectively and contribute positively to project delivery.
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams is desirable.

Whats on Offer:
Fully remote working arrangement.
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting projects.
Competitive salary/package based on experience.
Long-term career development within a growing and respected organisation.

If you have a strong Revit background and experience within commercial or industrial sectors, we'd love to hear from you.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Bid Support & Take-Offs
Location: Remote - Work from South Africa on UK-Based Projects

We are partnering with a leading UK-based luxury fit-out and construction contractor renowned for delivering exceptional projects across the high-end residential, hospitality, retail, heritage, and cultural sectors. Due to a significant increase in tender activity, they are looking to engage experienced South African Quantity Surveyors to work remotely from South Africa and support their pre-construction and bid teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for Quantity Surveyors seeking flexible freelance work while gaining exposure to prestigious UK construction and fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities
* Reviewing architectural and construction drawings
* Carrying out detailed material take-offs from project plans
* Quantifying materials and labour requirements
* Preparing accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQs)
* Supporting the estimating and pre-construction teams during tender submissions
* Ensuring accuracy and consistency across tender documentation
* Managing multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously

Requirements
* Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, fit-out, or building
projects
* Strong understanding of material take-offs and BoQ preparation
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Experience supporting tender and bid processes
* Based in South Africa with the ability to work remotely and collaborate with UK-based
teams

Whats on Offer?
* Immediate freelance opportunities with a substantial pipeline of live tenders
* Fully remote working arrangement from South Africa
* Exposure to prestigious luxury fit-out and construction projects across the UK
* Flexible project-based assignments
* Potential for ongoing work throughout the year
* Opportunity to gain valuable international project experience with a well-established
UK contractor

If you are a South African Quantity Surveyor with experience in take-offs, tendering, and Bills of Quantities preparation, and are looking for flexible freelance opportunities supporting UK projects remotely from South Africa, wed love to hear from you.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Director - Fire Engineering (South Africa)

We are partnering with a highly respected UK-based consultancy with over 30 years of expertise in Building Services and Fire Engineering. Renowned for delivering innovative and technically robust solutions, the business has established a strong reputation across the UK market and is now embarking on an exciting expansion into South Africa.

As part of this growth strategy, we are seeking an experienced Director to lead and establish the South African operation. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing business while working closely with an established UK leadership team. Notably, the Head of Fire Engineering is South African, bringing valuable local insight and leadership to the organisation.

The position will initially be fully remote, allowing the successful candidate to become integrated into the companys systems, processes, and culture while assisting with the setup and development of the South African office.

Key Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years experience within Fire Engineering, Building Services, or a related engineering consultancy environment.
Professionally registered with ECSA.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Strong technical design background with a thorough understanding of fire engineering principles.
Demonstrated leadership and business management experience.
Commercially astute with a strong understanding of financial performance, business development, and operational management.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive growth and establish a successful local presence.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project delivery.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ambition and capability to build and grow a successful business operation in South Africa.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Contract Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) - Remote (South Africa)

Location: South Africa (Fully Remote)
Projects: Middle East
Contract / Freelance Opportunity
Competitive Hourly or Daily Rate

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established international multidisciplinary consultancy that has been delivering high-profile projects across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East for over 20 years. Due to continued project growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of a range of high-profile developments across the Middle East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a South Africa-based engineer looking to work remotely while contributing to technically challenging and prestigious international projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the electrical design of building services projects from concept through to detailed design.
Produce high-quality designs for power distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarms, and associated electrical systems.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across international offices.
Attend project meetings and provide technical input throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards and client requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in Electrical Building Services Design.
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience delivering electrical design projects within a consultancy environment.
Strong knowledge of building services electrical systems.
Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux, and AutoCAD.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a remote working environment.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Whats on Offer

Fully remote working from anywhere in South Africa.
Long-term contract opportunity with a strong pipeline of projects.
Exposure to prestigious Middle Eastern developments.
Flexible working arrangements.
Opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced international design team.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP)
Remote | South Africa | UK Projects | Contract / Freelance

We are working with a highly respected UK multidisciplinary consultancy with over 50 years' experience delivering integrated design, engineering, and consultancy services across the built environment. Their work spans commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and public sector projects throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) to join their Building Services team on a remote contract/freelance basis from South Africa.

The Role
You will take a lead role in delivering mechanical building services design across a diverse portfolio of UK projects, providing technical input, coordination, and design leadership from concept through to detailed design stages.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical design development for HVAC and building services systems
* Produce and review calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings
* Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and relevant industry standards
* Coordinate design with electrical, structural, and architectural teams
* Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and project teams
* Attend and contribute to design and coordination meetings (remote)
* Support project delivery across all design stages (RIBA stages or equivalent)

Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
* Strong experience in MEP / Building Services design within consultancy environment
* Solid background in HVAC design and mechanical systems for buildings
* Experience working on UK projects is highly advantageous
* Proficiency with relevant software (e.g. IES, Hevacomp,or similar)
* Strong technical knowledge of UK regulations and standards
* Ability to work independently in a remote freelance/contract capacity
* Excellent communication and leadership skills

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.