Senior Building Performance & Sustainability Engineer

Only a 2-minute walk from Buchanan Street, George Square and Queen Street Station, our Glasgow office is an airy, sophisticated, open plan space. The office is conveniently placed in the centre of Glasgow’s prime retailing core and restaurant circuit. With modern, ergonomically enhanced workspaces and barista style coffee machine, the office is a hub for focused working and productivity.
About Us:
Harley Haddow is a leading engineering consultancy committed to delivering exceptional Building Performance & Sustainability (BP&S) Services. We are seeking a dedicated BP&S Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role provides a unique opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to sustainable design solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management and Delivery:
- Input to the delivery of BP&S Services Design on assigned projects.
- Maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of BP&S Services design and post-contract implementation.
- Supervise junior engineering staff and support their personal development.
Client and Team Collaboration:
- Act as the lead consultant on projects, providing BP&S representation at key stages.
- Ensure BP&S requirements are communicated and delivered within Harley Haddow.
- Represent the company at client and design team meetings.
Technical Development:
- Develop sustainable solutions to meet the energy demands of buildings.
- Perform calculations including heat loss, overheating, ventilation, energy analysis, and CFD analysis using IES software.
- Develop environmental strategies and energy solutions for buildings.
- Undertake BREEAM/WELL/NABERS assessments.
Design and Reporting:
- Develop BP&S strategies and Concept Designs as part of the RIBA Stage 1, 2 & 3 Design Process.
- Complete SBEM/SAP and EPC calculations.
- Prepare scheme design reporting and calculations from concept to detailed design.
- Plan and programme BP&S services design process and ensure quality output.
Software Proficiency:
- Utilise and develop understanding of necessary design software, including IES, Bluebeam, Hevacomp, SAP – Stroma, One Click LCA, and BREEAM Projects.
- Develop the abilities of Assistant and Apprentice Engineers in using software packages.
Post-Contract Implementation:
- Represent Harley Haddow at meetings.
- Complete and sign off SBEM/SAP and EPC calculations.
- Conduct energy audits and surveys for as-built EPCs and Section 63 Audits.
Performance Expectations:
Work Profile:
- Scheme design project work: 45%
- Detailed design project work: 25%
- Post-contract duties/meetings: 15%
- Learning and development: 5%
- General office duties: 5%
- QA duties: 5%
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree qualified and ideally working towards chartered status.
- IES Level 5/Low Carbon Energy Assessor.
- Proven track record in project management, delivery, and quality.
- Strong people skills with demonstrable client-facing and man-management abilities.
- Capable of working with own initiative to provide solutions to engineering and management challenges.
- Valid UK Driving Licence (preferable).
- Willingness to travel for meetings and projects, with occasional overnight stays.
Benefits
33 days holiday, inc publics and time between Christmas and New Year
Additional annual leave purchase scheme (up to 1 week)
Long service holiday (1 day extra after year 6-10 giving a week extra in total after 10 years' service)
Salary exchange pension with Aviva HH currently 5% and EE 3% min
Pay for 1 professional membership per year
Cycle to Work
EV leasing
Enhanced Mat/Pat etc (after 18 months service)
DIS 3x salary
1 charitable works day off per year
Free flu jab
Hybrid working policy
Finders fee £3k
Take your career to the next level and apply now!
We offer an industry-leading environment of engineering experts and the chance to work on a huge range of projects and sectors throughout the UK.
Our goal is to always hire the most suitable candidate for the job, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to inclusion. Our office is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the role requirements.
If you have any issues applying for the job or submitting your CV please contact recruitment@harleyhaddow.com