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Senior / Principal Building Physics Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £65k

Are you passionate about delivering low-energy, high-performance buildings? A leading global architectural, engineering, and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Building Physics Engineer to join its London team, supporting projects across Europe, the USA, and Asia.

You'll play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of thermal and energy modelling strategies for commercial interiors and complex buildings. With a strong background in building physics, energy modelling, and sustainable design, you'll collaborate with architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants to develop data-driven design solutions that support Net Zero ambitions and industry-leading performance.

What you'll be doing:
* Deliver advanced energy and thermal simulations using IES-VE, EnergyPlus, or DesignBuilder
* Apply UK and international standards including Part L, TM54, TM52, TM59, ASHRAE 90.1, and LEED/BREEAM guidelines
* Lead operational energy modelling, overheating analysis, thermal comfort, and passive design assessments
* Conduct feasibility studies, Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and renewable energy simulations
* Support carbon footprinting and Net Zero carbon strategies
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team
* Present energy strategies and modelling outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

About You:
* 8+ years' experience in energy modelling, building physics, and thermal analysis
* Expertise with tools such as IES-VE, DesignBuilder, Rhino + Grasshopper (Ladybug/Honeybee) CFD experience is a bonus
* Strong understanding of passive design, building envelope optimisation, and operational performance
* Confident communicator with experience leading project workstreams and mentoring junior team members
* Professional certifications such as LEED AP, WELL AP, CIBSE LCC or working towards Chartership are highly desirable

Why Join?
* Work on global, high-impact projects that prioritise health, performance, and sustainability
* Be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team of experts
* Enjoy hybrid working and support for your career development
* Engage with innovative solutions through cutting-edge Living Labs initiative

Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, call today on 0207 422 7463 or email [email protected] Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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