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Freelance Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Remote (South Africa)

We are partnering with a UK-based Data Centre specialist consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of hyperscale data centre projects on a freelance basis.

Requirements:
* Strong electrical building services design experience
* Proven experience on hyperscale data centres
* Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, transformers, switchgear, generators, and associated electrical systems, is essential
* Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality design documentation remotely

Candidates must have their own licensed software, including:
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Autodesk Revit Suite (Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection)

Location: Fully remote from South Africa Contract: Freelance / Contract

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading UK-based data centre consultancy on cutting-edge mission-critical projects while remaining fully remote from South Africa.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Email: [email protected]

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

Freelance Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote (South Africa)

We are partnering with a UK-based Data Centre specialist consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of hyperscale data centre projects on a freelance basis.

Requirements:
* Strong mechanical building services design experience
* Proven experience on hyperscale data centres
* Experience with power infrastructure, including UPS systems, transformers, and associated critical infrastructure, is essential
* Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality design documentation remotely
Candidates must have their own licensed software, including:
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Autodesk Revit Suite (Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection)

Location: Fully remote from South Africa Contract: Freelance / Contract

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading UK-based data centre consultancy on cutting-edge mission-critical projects while remaining fully remote from South Africa.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
email: [email protected]

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

Location: South Africa - Remote
Sector: Workplace design and commercial interiors

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a sustainability consultant to support the delivery of environmentally responsible workplace and commercial interior projects.

You will work alongside designers, project managers, clients and suppliers to develop practical sustainability strategies, support certification processes and provide advice on materials, performance and reporting.

This position would suit someone who understands how sustainability principles apply specifically to workplace design, interior fit-out and material selection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and support sustainability strategies for workplace and commercial interior projects.
Advise project teams on sustainable design decisions and project priorities.
Support WELL, LEED or comparable certification processes.
Coordinate certification evidence, documentation and submission requirements.
Review materials and finishes against environmental, health and wellbeing criteria.
Advise on embodied carbon, responsible sourcing, circularity and material health.
Support waste-reduction, material-reuse and sustainable-procurement strategies.
Prepare client reports, presentations and sustainability summaries.
Research products, certifications, standards and emerging industry best practice.
Coordinate sustainability requirements with designers, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
Track project sustainability commitments and identify potential delivery risks.
Contribute to client workshops, internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Help develop reusable sustainability tools, guidance and project processes.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Professional experience in sustainability, environmental design or building performance.
Experience supporting interior, workplace, property or broader built-environment projects.
Understanding of WELL, LEED or other relevant sustainability frameworks.
Knowledge of sustainable materials, responsible sourcing and circular-design principles.
Strong research, analysis and report-writing capability.
Ability to communicate technical sustainability topics clearly to designers and non-specialist clients.
Strong organisational and project-coordination skills.
Ability to work effectively with international and multidisciplinary teams.
Professional written and spoken English.

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

WELL AP, LEED AP or a comparable professional accreditation.
Experience supporting or managing certification submissions.
Knowledge of embodied-carbon assessments and environmental product declarations.
Experience within commercial interiors or workplace fit-out.
Experience working with UK or European sustainability requirements.
Knowledge of whole-life carbon, post-occupancy evaluation or workplace wellbeing.
French or Dutch language capability.

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

Location: South Africa - Remote
Sector: Workplace design and commercial interiors

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a senior creative designer to lead early-stage concepts and creative responses for international workplace pitches.

You will help shape compelling design stories, translate client ambitions into memorable environments and lead the creative development of presentations, workshops and competitive submissions.

The successful candidate will combine strong conceptual ability with commercial awareness, confident communication and the ability to guide other designers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead creative design responses for workplace pitches and early-stage projects.
Interpret client briefs and identify strong strategic and creative directions.
Develop concepts, narratives, visual identities and presentation stories.
Lead space planning, material selection and experiential design development.
Prepare and present high-quality pitch, workshop and concept materials.
Contribute to client discovery sessions, workshops and design presentations.
Collaborate with workplace strategists, interior designers, technical teams and business development colleagues.
Ensure creative proposals are distinctive, relevant and commercially deliverable.
Review and improve presentation content produced by wider project teams.
Direct designers, visualisers and graphic specialists during pitch development.
Mentor junior and mid-level designers.
Manage creative deadlines and maintain design quality during fast-paced submissions.
Support the transition of successful pitch concepts into live project delivery.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Significant professional experience in workplace or commercial interior design.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative concepts, competitive pitches and completed projects.
Experience leading design responses and presenting directly to clients.
Excellent visual storytelling and design communication skills.
Strong space-planning, concept-development and material-selection capability.
Ability to quickly understand a client organisation, brand and workplace requirements.
Experience directing, leading or mentoring other designers.
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and relevant design software.
Ability to work confidently across several fast-moving opportunities.
Professional written and spoken English.

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

Experience winning or contributing to major competitive workplace pitches.
Experience working with international, UK or European clients.
Background within a workplace design consultancy or design-and-build environment.
Experience facilitating client workshops and discovery sessions.
Knowledge of workplace strategy, organisational culture and employee experience.
French or Dutch language capability.

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

Location: South Africa - Remote
Sector: Workplace design and commercial interiors

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a proposal and bid designer to create high-quality presentations, tender documents and proposal materials for international workplace design opportunities.

You will work with designers, business development teams and senior stakeholders to transform written content, project information and creative ideas into clear, persuasive and visually engaging submissions.

This position requires excellent graphic design, document layout and visual storytelling skills, together with the ability to deliver accurate work against fixed deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design high-quality proposals, credentials documents and tender submissions.
Produce visually compelling pitch decks and client presentations.
Translate complex written, commercial and technical information into clear visual communication.
Develop document structures, page layouts, infographics and project case studies.
Maintain consistency across typography, imagery, graphics and brand presentation.
Coordinate input from design, technical, commercial and business development teams.
Manage content updates, version control and final document production.
Review documents for visual quality, accuracy and consistency.
Source, edit and format imagery for presentations and submissions.
Create reusable templates and improve proposal production processes.
Support the production of materials for interviews, workshops and competitive pitches.
Manage several deadlines within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Professional experience in graphic design, proposal design, bid design or presentation design.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
Strong working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint.
Excellent typography, document layout and information-design skills.
Experience producing long-form documents and professional presentation materials.
Ability to interpret a brief and establish a clear visual hierarchy.
Ability to work accurately and calmly under tight deadlines.
Strong organisational, file-management and version-control skills.
Excellent written English and attention to detail.
Portfolio demonstrating professional presentation, document or proposal design.

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE

Experience within architecture, interior design, property, construction or the wider built environment.
Experience preparing formal tenders or competitive submissions.
Understanding of workplace or commercial interior projects.
Experience supporting bids for UK or European clients.
Motion graphics, video-editing or animation capability.
French or Dutch language capability.

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

Location: South Africa - Remote
Sector: Workplace and commercial interiors

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an interior designer to support the development and delivery of international workplace and commercial interior projects.

You will contribute across the project lifecycle, supporting concept development, space planning, presentations, Revit modelling, drawing production and FF&E coordination.

This position would suit a creative but technically capable designer who is looking to gain exposure to international projects while working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support workplace and commercial interior projects from concept through to technical delivery.
Produce space plans, test fits and workplace layouts.
Assist with concept creation, precedent research and the development of visual design directions.
Prepare client presentations, mood boards, material palettes and design narratives.
Develop project information using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
Produce plans, elevations, sections and coordinated drawing packages.
Assist with furniture, fixtures, finishes and equipment selection.
Prepare finish schedules, furniture schedules and presentation materials.
Research materials, products, suppliers and workplace design trends.
Coordinate design information with technical designers and external consultants.
Incorporate feedback from clients, project leaders and senior designers.
Support the preparation of client workshops and internal design reviews.
Manage individual tasks and deadlines across several projects.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Qualification in interior design, interior architecture or a related design discipline.
Professional experience within interior, workplace or commercial design.
Strong design, space-planning and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of Revit.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.
Understanding of materials, finishes, furniture and interior detailing.
Ability to communicate design ideas clearly through drawings and presentations.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to receive feedback and work collaboratively with senior designers.
Professional written and spoken English.

ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE
Experience working on workplace, office, hospitality or commercial interior projects.
Experience supporting UK or European clients.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Enscape, SketchUp or other visualisation software.
Experience preparing technical drawing packages.
Understanding of workplace strategy and contemporary working environments.
French or Dutch language capability.

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

Level: Mid-level
Location: South Africa, remote
Sector: Workplace and commercial interiors

The role

We are looking for a technically capable designer or BIM coordinator to support the delivery of international workplace and commercial interior projects.

You will work closely with interior designers, project leaders, consultants and construction teams, translating design intent into coordinated Revit models, technical drawings and construction information.

This role would suit someone who combines strong Revit capability with a practical understanding of interior construction, furniture, joinery and fit-out delivery.

Key responsibilities
Develop and maintain coordinated Revit models for workplace and commercial interior projects.
Produce technical drawing packages from design development through to construction.
Prepare plans, sections, elevations, schedules and detailed construction information.
Develop furniture, joinery, partition, ceiling and interior detailing packages.
Coordinate architectural, interior, MEP and specialist subcontractor information.
Identify and help resolve clashes, drawing inconsistencies and coordination issues.
Maintain project models in line with agreed BIM standards and protocols.
Support the production and review of tender and construction documentation.
Incorporate consultant, contractor and client comments into project information.
Assist project teams with drawing control, model reviews and document management.
Work effectively across multiple projects, deadlines and international time zones.

Required experience
Professional experience in technical interior design, BIM coordination or architectural technology.
Strong working knowledge of Revit.
Experience producing detailed drawing and construction packages.
Understanding of workplace, commercial interiors or interior fit-out projects.
Knowledge of furniture, bespoke joinery, partitions, finishes and interior construction.
Ability to interpret design concepts and translate them into buildable technical information.
Strong attention to detail and document coordination skills.
Confident written and spoken English.

Non-essential Experience:
Experience working with UK or European clients and design standards.
Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360 or similar common data environments.
Navisworks, AutoCAD or other coordination software.
Knowledge of UK construction terminology and project stages.
Experience supporting design-and-build projects.
French or Dutch language capability.

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) - 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.