Ideally the successful candidate will be based in Cork, however open to Limerick or Galway also.

Purpose

We are looking for a Sustainability Engineer to design, develop & evaluate energy related projects or programs to reduce or improve energy costs & energy efficiency during the designing, building or re-modelling stages of construction.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage full the Energy & Sustainability Engineering for all of our projects, delivered internally and externally, responsible for project performance and profitability whilst always demonstrating Client care.
Management, appointment & auditing of subcontractors & their information as appropriate.
Co-ordinating dynamic thermal modelling (IESVE) analysis including: Part L Assessments, Comfort Analysis (TM52/59), natural ventilation studies and daylighting.
Undertaking & overseeing studies relating to BREEAM Credits including: thermal comfort, low and zero carbon technologies, reduction of emissions, predicted operational energy and daylighting.
Leading residential Part L assessments utilising accredited SAP software as partof large scale energy strategies.
Preparing Energy & Sustainability Statements for developments to complement planning submissions. This will include coordination and managing energy / sustainability contributions from many different design team stakeholders.
Preparing high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions. The preparation of sustainability and energy strategies will be a core part of the job role.
Support bidding for new opportunities including contributions to marketing material and attendance at interviews for projects at a range of scales.
Undertaking domestic and/or non-domestic EPCs for new and existing buildings.
Lead change in new systems and technologies.
Mentor and develop less experienced Engineers.
Travel to client and project locations as required to represent the company for meetings / survey / training etc.
Ensure that the good name and reputation of the company is maintained and promoted within the industry to enable repeat work.

Qualifications

Minimum Degree in Building Services is required – Sustainability/Electrical/Mechanical/Civil-Structural Engineering with further qualifications in Energy/Sustainability.
A good understanding of mechanical and electrical services systems and design engineering.
Minimum three years’ experience as a Sustainability Engineer and ideally in a consultancy environment.
1-2 years’ experience in Thermal Modelling using IES VE with a solid understanding of MEP services in addition to a general understanding of current Building Regulations including Part L and Part F.

Desirable

Qualified Domestic / Non-Domestic EPC Assessor.
Experience in SAP, SBEM, IESVE, Daylight, Thermal comfort and Heating and cooling calculations.
Working towards Chartered status or professional membership is desirable.