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Working as part of our growing Building Physics team, you'll collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineers and the wider design team to understand how buildings perform and use that insight to shape better design solutions.\nFrom thermal and energy modelling to airflow and overheating assessments, you'll use specialist software to support projects across a range of sectors. You'll also have the opportunity to work directly with clients, contribute to project delivery, and help develop the next generation of engineers through mentoring and knowledge sharing.\nAt BakerHicks, you'll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team where you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and take ownership of your work.\nAbout You\nYou are passionate about building performance, sustainability, and using data to support smarter design decisions. You enjoy solving technical challenges, working collaboratively, and communicating complex information in a way that is easy to understand.\nYou will:\nHave experience delivering thermal and energy modelling for building projects\nBe working towards Chartered status with CIBSE\nEnjoy collaborating with engineers, architects, and other design professionals\nBe confident presenting findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences\nHave experience mentoring junior engineers or be keen to support early career development\nTake pride in delivering high-quality, accurate work\nKey Purpose\nDevelop thermal, energy and CFD models using architectural and engineering information in accordance with current guidance, standards, regulations and project deliverables.\nLiaise with Mechanical Engineers and the wider design team to establish appropriate modelling inputs, interpret results and inform design decisions.\nContribute to the development and mentoring of Early Careers population and the continuous improvement of departmental capabilities.\nChampion quality and compliance controls within local teams and projects.\nResponsibilities\nProvide Building Physics engineering services on behalf of BakerHicks under the direction of the line manager or project lead.\nProduce thermal, energy and CFD models and associated deliverables, including calculations, technical reports and concise presentation of findings.\nLiaise directly with clients and members of the design and construction teams to obtain modelling inputs, agree appropriate strategies and communicate findings and recommendations.\nPlan and monitor Building Physics tasks and deliverables against the agreed project brief, programme and scope, raising changes or risks as appropriate.\nCheck own work and, where required, review calculations, models and technical deliverables produced by others to ensure they meet project requirements, quality standards and applicable compliance criteria.\nCollaborate closely with multi-disciplinary members of the design team to deliver informative and accurate modelling results.\nContribute to the preparation of enquiry plans, tender reviews, fee estimate sheets, scopes of work and change controls as required.\nAccountabilities\nEnsure own work is compliant with company quality management procedures and recognised industry best practice.\nKnowledge, Experience and Qualifications\nEssential\nMembership of Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), working towards Chartered Member status.\nDemonstrable experience of delivering Thermal and Energy models in at least one sector that BakerHicks operates in.\nConfident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly.\nAbility to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders that deliver long-term benefits.\nExperience of producing clear technical reports and providing evidence-based recommendations to support design development.\nExperience of managing Building Physics tasks and deliverables against agreed project programmes and scopes.\nEssential technical experience: thermal and energy modelling, including heating loads, cooling loads, natural ventilation, overheating assessments, Part L and Section 6 assessments.\nExperience in using the following specialist software or similar:\nIES VE\nTAS\nDesign Builder\nDesirable\nExperience in delivering modelling services in several sectors that BakerHicks operates in.\nExperience of contributing to bids, proposals, and tender specifications.\nUnderstanding of commercial elements of projects.\nExperience in using the following specialist software or similar:\nAutodesk CFD\nAutodesk Revit\nAutodesk AutoCAD\nAutodesk Navisworks\nAwareness of sustainability assessment and net-zero design approaches relevant to building performance analysis.\nMany of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.\nThe successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.\nIn some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.\nFurther information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) \nAbout BakerHicks \nWe’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. \nBakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company. \n\nBenefits \nWhatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. \nWhat you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: \nCompany car or cash allowance \nUp to 6% matched contributory pension plan \nLife assurance scheme \n25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave \nDiscount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) \nFlexible/hybrid working \nFamily friendly policies \nEmployee assistance \nProfessional development \nBakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. 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