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Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer

Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer

RGB Recruitment

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 hours

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Full Time

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Life Insurance

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The position is for a Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer based in the Bristol area, offering a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 plus benefits and bonuses depending on experience.
This hybrid role requires a minimum of 2 days a week in the office and involves working on high-impact projects across various sectors including education, healthcare, and commercial.
Candidates should have a degree in Building Services, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, along with proficiency in IES, AutoCAD, and ideally Revit.
The role emphasizes the importance of technical expertise in building physics, energy modeling, and familiarity with UK regulations, as well as client-facing and mentoring skills.
In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers a performance bonus, 25 days of holiday, private healthcare, and support towards achieving Chartered status.

Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer – Hybrid | Bristol Area£45,000 – £60,000 + benefits + bonus (DOE)I’m currently working on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer to join a highly regarded and forward-thinking consultancy based just southwest of Bristol. This is a hybrid role (minimum 2 days a week in the office) offering the chance to work on some truly high-impact, award-winning projects across the UK.This is a great fit for someone who’s technically strong, passionate about sustainability, and ready to take the next step in their career—whether that’s leading complex energy strategies, mentoring junior engineers, or simply having more say in the projects they care about.Why this opportunity stands out:

Involvement in major developments across education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and leisure sectors
Contribution to industry-leading sustainable design practices, including net zero carbon strategies, BREEAM, and Passivhaus
A collaborative, experienced team that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth

What you’ll bring to the role:

Degree in Building Services, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or similar
Proficiency with IES, AutoCAD, and ideally Revit
Strong understanding of building physics, energy modelling, and embodied carbon assessments
Familiarity with current UK regulations (Part L, NPPF, London Plan)
Low Carbon Energy Assessor (qualified or working towards)
Client-facing confidence and mentoring experience

What’s in it for you:

£45,000 – £60,000 base salary depending on experience
Annual performance bonus
25 days holiday (plus public holidays and loyalty increases)
37-hour week with flexible hybrid working
Private healthcare, life insurance, and enhanced parental/carer leave
Company pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative
Full support towards achieving Chartered status

If you're ready for a new challenge in a supportive and innovative environment—let’s have a conversation. I’d be happy to share more details and help you explore if this is the right next step in your career.

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