Building Performance Engineer

Building Performance Engineer

Manchester | Medium-Sized Consultancy

Are you a Building Physics or Performance Engineer looking to join a consultancy where technical quality, learning and long-term development are genuinely prioritised?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established Manchester based consultancy with a strong and varied project portfolio across commercial, residential, healthcare and education sectors.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team of five specialists with over 30 years’ combined experience, offering the chance to learn from senior professionals while developing your own technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Building Performance Engineer, you’ll support projects from early design through to delivery, providing performance-led insight that shapes better buildings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing Part L and Part O assessments for new build and refurbishment projects
• Delivering dynamic thermal modelling, including TM54 energy modelling and TM59 overheating assessments
• Using IES VE to analyse energy use, thermal comfort and building performance
• Advising design teams on performance-driven solutions to improve efficiency and occupant comfort
• Preparing clear, high-quality technical reports for clients and project teams
• Working collaboratively with MEP engineers, architects and external stakeholders

• Experience in building physics or building performance consultancy
• Strong knowledge of Part L, Part O, TM54 and TM59
• Confident user of IES VE or similar dynamic modelling tools
• Experience working on UK-based projects across multiple sectors
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills
• A proactive approach and genuine interest in developing technically

• Be part of a highly experienced team with a strong mentoring culture
• Structured career development plan with clearly defined progression
• Bespoke training and development programme tailored to your career goals
• Funded private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Employee ownership model, giving you a real stake in the business
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, people-focused culture with long-term stability

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your expertise, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a consultancy that invests in people, this could be an excellent next step.

For a confidential discussion or further details, please contact Charlie Weeks at Carrington West.