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Graduate Building Physics Engineer

Reference: MC003 – please quote on application

Start Date: September 2027

Locations: London, Bristol– please specify your 1st and 2nd choice.

We will try our best to accommodate location preferences where possible but, in some cases, you may not be allocated your first or second choice location for your initial training period.

Method operates a hybrid working policy so this will be a blend of the office and working remotely.          

Starting Salary : Outside London £32k / London £34k       

Please refer to the application process information found here before applying.            

Are you passionate about sustainable building design and want to join a leading independent sustainability and engineering consultancy? 

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic STEM graduate or experienced computer modeller (IES) who is keen to join our Building Physics & Building Performance Engineering department. You will be expected to develop dynamic 3D computer models of the proposed building and input and analyse data from the computer simulation software to meet various targets. An appreciation of thermodynamics, sustainable building design, and energy systems is essential.  

Based at one of our offices in London, Oxford, Swindon, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter or Cornwall, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and gain invaluable knowledge from experienced team members while working closely with colleagues across our multidisciplinary business groups.
Whether located in our modern central Swindon headquarters or one of our regional offices, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, clients and sectors throughout the UK.

Graduate Training Programme

Our Graduate programme last around 2-3 years however, this timescale is wholly dependent on the individual paths each person will take. The aim of the programme is to give all graduates a structured pathway for the start of their career.

All graduates at Method work on real live projects and learn on the job carrying out tasks for those projects – this programme gives you some insight into what to expect within those two years including the formalities of technical reviews, membership of professional institutions etc.

Technical and non technical education such as presentation skills and time management courses etc, will make up a significant part of the programme. Everyone’s training is individual and tailored to their strengths and weaknesses enabling you to reach your full potential and gain both reward and satisfaction.

You will also be encouraged to develop your qualifications and become affiliated with an accredited institution such as CIBSE, IMechE, IET or the Energy Institute.

Included in Building Magazine’s Top 150 Consultants & Top 50 Engineers list for the past four  years, we have also been included in the Top 50 Employers in Building Magazine’s annual survey. 

We are committed to providing the very best to our team and our workplace initiatives ensure that you will have the right resources and skills to achieve your goals.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Computer dynamic modelling of buildings to assess energy use, overheating risk, and daylighting (using IES or Rhino)
  • Completing projects for Part L/Part O compliance, CIBSE TM52/59, EPCs, CIBSE TM54/NABERS, Passive House accreditation or compliance.
  • Advising design teams and clients on how to reduce energy use through passive design, energy efficiency and renewable technologies
  • Advising design team and clients on how to improve the thermal comfort through building physics and passive design measures
  • Performing daylight and sunlight assessments, optimising natural lighting while managing glare
  • Assessing proposed buildings utilising the PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) software
  • Working with design teams including architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and specialist consultants
  • Advising on building physics aspects and completing modelling required for BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes
  • Advising on building-integrated renewable energy
  • Site visits to construction sites and existing buildings

Experience and Qualifications

  • An appreciation of thermodynamics and energy systems are essential
  • You should have a good degree in sustainable building design or architectural engineering
  • You must have a passion for sustainable building design and reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment
  • You must be interested in the built environment and have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
  • You will need to adapt to new situations quickly and be willing to contribute as an active design team member
  • Knowledge of passive design, renewable energy systems and sustainable assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, Passive House.
  • Experience with using IES Virtual Environment software is essential
  • Experience in coding (using programs such as Python), Revit and AUTOCAD is desirable, but not essential.

We are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires sponsorship to live and work in the UK now or in the future.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

At Method Consulting we offer a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. We are absolutely committed to the development of our staff and offer wide-ranging opportunities for training and professional development. Our salaries are highly competitive and will increase rapidly with experience.

A full list of benefits and incentives can be found here.

We’re proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, and we’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability that might affect your performance at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know about any help or reasonable adjustments as soon possible before any interview or assessment. We’ll work with you to make sure any appropriate support is in place.

To apply please send your CV and a chatty letter telling us about your background and why you are interested in the role.

Regrettably at the moment, we are unable to reply to all speculative applications, but if you would like us to keep your details on file, you should include your permission with your CV and covering letter.

Please note we cannot accept applications without a chatty letter or cover letter and applications will not be considered. 

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