Senior Sustainability Engineer

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career? Make a difference Shape not only your future, but the environment around you. We aim to provide a work environment where you can unleash your creativity, innovation and skills while doing what you are passionate about every day. ABOUT US EDC was established in 2003 and thanks to our quality-driven approach to engineering and early-adopter ethos with new technology, we have grown during a period when most companies in this sector have struggled.

We have continued to increase our workload and deliver quality, innovative engineering. As pioneers in the design of low-energy, high- performance buildings and systems, EDC fully supports the importance placed on sustainability and welcomes the challenges this presents. We are first BIM Level 2 Certified Consultancy in the UK and Ireland and deliver projects from our four offices in Ireland Cork, Limerick, Galway & Dublin, our UK office based in London and our recently opened Istanbul Office in Turkey.

EDC has also seen significant recent expansion overseas in the African Market. OUR MISSION At EDC, our mission is to be progressive for our clients and our employees. We embrace innovation to drive efficiency in construction by leading the way. We cultivate an open, dynamic internal culture where good people and good ideas will always be heard. EDC is a truly progressive consulting engineering firm.

We are industry innovators, striving to deliver the most striking and dynamic work possible for our clients. EDC is recognised throughout the industry as being at the forefront of sustainable design and as a consultancy, it is a way of thinking that we promote and encourage across all design teams.

THE ROLE We are looking for A Senior Sustainability Engineer to manage, 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. 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.

Provide quality control for Energy and Sustainability Engineering projects across all offices. Co-Ordinating dynamic thermal modelling ( IESVE ) analysis including:
Part L Assessments, Comfort Analysis ( TM 52/59 ), natural ventilation studies and day lighting. Undertaking and overseeing studies relationg to BREEAM credits including: thermal comfort, low and zero carbon technologies, reduction of emissions, predicted operational energy and day lighting. Leading residential Part L assessments utilising accredited SAP software as part of large scale energy strategies.

Experience with Passivhaus planning package ( PHPP ) and Whole life carbon calculations / Circular economy principles is preferred but not mandatory Thermal bridging ( Psi ) calculations and condensation risk analyses experience is advantageous. Undertaking domestic and / or non domestic EPC's for new and existing buildings. Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions.

The preperation of sustainability and energy strategies will be core part of the job role. Project cost control. Management of both project teams and cross-functional teams inclusing sub contractors within the organisational structure. Preparing Energy & Sustainability statements for developments to compliment planning submissions. This will include coordination and managing energy/ sustainability contributions from many different design team stakeholders. Support bidding for new opportunities including contributors to marketing materical and attendance at interviews for projects at a range of scales.

Mentor and develop less experienced Engineers. Travel to client and project locations as required to represent EDC for meetings / surveys / training etc. Ensure that the good name and reputation of EDC is maintained and promoted within the industry to enable repeat work. Liaise and collaborate with other EDC offices for all matters as appropriate. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 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 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 with thermal modelling, energy assessment, dynamic energy modelling software advantageous. Working towards Chartered status or professional membership is desirable KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Good…