EB Global

UK demand outpaces available talent

  • 1,700+

    Sustainibility roles open

  • 1,540

    Candidates active in Greater London

  • <1

    Candidates per role available

Some of our available SA talent

Explore a selection of top-tier professionals currently registered with us.

  • Principal Building Physics Consultant

    9+ years in building physics, energy modelling, and sustainability consulting for international, house-hold name consultancies & South African market leaders. Leads on Energy modelling, thermal comfort analysis, HVAC sizing, retrofit optimisation.

    Fully loaded cost: £54,000 pa

  • Senior Building Physics Consultant

    3+ years in HVAC design, energy modelling, and sustainable building strategies, with 2+ years in mechanical engineering prior. Skilled at HVAC design, CFD airflow simulation, Green Star/Net Zero/LEED certification

    Fully loaded cost: £38,000 pa

  • Senior Building Physics & Sustainability Consultant

    ​Accredited sustainability engineer (Green Star, WELL, LEED) with 10 years’ experience in building physics, energy modelling, and performance optimisation across diverse sectors.

    Fully loaded cost: £27,000 pa​​

EB Global cost comparison graph

We operate on a typical cost-plus model.

Example: A Principal Sustainability Building Physics Engineer with 6–10+ years of experience in the UK typically earns between £55k and £65k+. Including employer pension contributions and other on-costs, the total UK cost ranges from £66k to £79k.

In Cape Town, a comparable engineer would cost c£40k total to you. 

This is based on remote work, with you providing the laptop and software. Eden Brown supplies Wi-Fi and a UPS to the engineer.

Net result: an estimated 40-49% annual cost saving for this job category.

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We manage the full setup and operation of your South African staff — from sourcing top talent and establishing your legal entity to ensuring compliance with tax, labour, and regulatory requirements. This allows you to focus on growing your business while we take care of the rest.

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