Principal Engineer - Specialism - HRCB, REC
Core
Lead building physics and sustainability engineering for early-stage design, compliance, and certification across diverse project types.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Building Physics & Sustainability)
Builds
Passive design strategies, energy models, carbon assessments, and sustainability certification documentation for architects and clients.
Domain
Sustainable Building Design / Building Performance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Building physics, thermal comfort analysis, passive design, energy modelling, life cycle assessment (LCA), sustainability certification strategy, project management, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Parametric modelling (Rhino/Grasshopper), dynamic simulation software, embodied carbon analysis, net zero design principles
Technologies
IES VE, One Click LCA, Rhino, Grasshopper, SAP, ASHRAE, CIBSE, BREEAM, LEED, WELL
Responsibilities
Support early-stage passive design analysis and concept development; Undertake life cycle assessment studies for embodied and operational carbon; Check and quality assure building performance modelling work; Produce energy strategies and compliance assessments for planning applications; Complete thermal comfort assessments to UK technical standards; Contribute to sustainability certification strategies (LEED, WELL, BREEAM, etc.); Manage project delivery, workload planning, and provide technical input; Mentor junior engineers on modelling best practices.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities