Building Physics Engineer


Company:	Perfect Recruitment
Salary:	£35,000 to £42,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Blackburn, BB1
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location: Blackburn

Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Building Physics Engineer / Energy Consultant to join an established energy and sustainability consultancy based in Blackburn.

This is a technical role focused on building energy modelling, dynamic simulation, UK Building Regulations Part L compliance and overheating assessments, working across a varied portfolio of residential and commercial projects.

You’ll manage your own projects, work directly with clients and design teams, and receive technical support from experienced senior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Part L compliance modelling using SBEM and dynamic simulation

• Produce BRUKL reports and Building Regulations compliance documentation

• Complete CIBSE TM59 and TM52 overheating assessments

• Develop building energy models using DesignBuilder or IES VE

• Undertake TM54 operational energy assessments

• Carry out heat loss, heat gain and U-value calculations

• Support the preparation of energy and sustainability statements for planning

• Provide technical advice to clients, architects, engineers and design teams

• Attend project meetings and respond to technical queries

• Manage your own workload and deliver projects within agreed deadlines

• Assist with technical checking and peer review of colleagues' work

• Keep up to date with relevant Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and industry standards

About You

We’re looking for a Building Physics Engineer, Energy Consultant or similar with:

• A degree in Building Physics, Building Services, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related subject

• At least 2 years' UK consultancy experience in building physics, energy consultancy or a related discipline

• Experience of building energy modelling / energy modelling

• Practical experience using DesignBuilder or IES VE

• Experience with UK Building Regulations Part L

• Experience carrying out CIBSE TM59 and/or TM52 overheating assessments

• Strong report writing and attention to detail

• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and design teams

• A full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Low Carbon Consultant (LCC) or Low Carbon Energy Assessor accreditation, or working towards accreditation

• TM54 operational energy assessments

• Planning energy and sustainability statements

• BREEAM

• SAP or non-domestic EPC accreditation

• Relevant CIBSE membership or professional development

What's On Offer

• £35,000 – £42,000 salary, depending on experience

• Permanent, full-time position

• Varied residential and commercial projects

• Direct client and design team contact

• Support with professional development, CPD and industry accreditations

• Clear opportunities for progression

• Friendly and collaborative working environment

• Genuine responsibility and autonomy as you develop

If you're an experienced Building Physics Engineer or Energy Consultant looking for a new opportunity in Blackburn, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation, contact Dave Hayes at Dave@perfect-recruitment.co.uk.

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