Building Physics Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Plymouth seeks a Building Physics Engineer to lead projects in building performance and energy modelling. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on innovative low-carbon design solutions and compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in building physics and proficiency with IES-VE. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in building physics, energy modelling, or building performance analysis within a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with IES-VE (or equivalent) including simulation, calibration, and QA.
• Strong technical understanding of passive design, low-carbo buildings, façade performance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building physics workstreams on projects, including thermal, energy, and comfort analysis.
• Support the assessment of façade performance and passive design strategies.
• Produce technical reports and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Building physics

Energy modelling

Building performance analysis

Technical presentation

Education

Degree in Building Physics or related field

Tools

IES-VE

Job description

We are recruiting a Building Physics Engineer to help lead and grow our national capability to be based in Plymouth.

About The Team

Our Building Physics specialists play a critical role in shaping our design strategy influencing early-stage decisions, driving energy performance, and ensuring our solutions stand up to technical scrutiny. We work across a broad portfolio that includes science & technology, healthcare, education, commercial, transport hubs, and regeneration projects throughout the UK and internationally.

At Stantec, we create the connections that get people and communities moving. Across our Buildings & Sustainability teams, we design high‑performing, low‑carbon, human‑centred environments. Our collaborative culture brings together engineers, designers, modellers and sustainability specialists to deliver buildings that are resilient, efficient, and ready for a net‑zero future.

When we say community, we mean everybody with a stake in the work we do from the clients we collaborate with across many sectors, to the populations we reach, to the thousands of us working together to serve them.

Our promise, our values, and our voice support our purpose and guide us in all that we do.

We are defined by more than our services. We are defined by what we stand for, what we believe, and why we do what we do. We make a difference in the world by creating communities.

Purpose & Values

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Building Physics Engineer to contribute technical expertise to building performance and energy modelling projects across the UK. You will work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to optimise building performance and deliver practical, low‑carbon design solutions. This is a hands‑on technical role suited to someone developing deeper experience in building physics, dynamic modelling, and sustainable design.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery:

• Contribute to building physics workstreams on projects, including thermal, energy, daylight, overheating, natural ventilation, and comfort analysis.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and optimising energy strategies, operational energy assessments (TM54), and low‑carbon design solutions.
• Support the assessment of façade performance, passive design strategies, solar control, and building fabric optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (Part L, TM52/TM59, EPC) and contribute to BREEAM, WELL, or LEED credits.
• Produce technical reports and communicate findings clearly to internal teams and clients.

Multi‑Disciplinary Collaboration:

• Work alongside MEP, architecture, sustainability, and digital engineering teams to integrate building physics principles into design solutions.
• Provide input on early‑stage design decisions including massing, orientation, glazing ratios, shading, and natural ventilation feasibility.
• Support adoption of digital modelling workflows and best practices across projects.

Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing:

• Receive guidance and support from senior engineers while contributing to the development of junior team members.
• Participate in internal knowledge‑sharing sessions, workshops, and technical learning initiatives.

About You

Essential

• Experience in building physics, energy modelling, or building performance analysis within a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with IES‑VE (or equivalent) including simulation, calibration, and QA.
• Strong technical understanding of passive design, low‑carbon buildings, façade performance, and building environmental behaviour.
• Ability to deliver multi‑disciplinary projects and clearly present technical information to teams.

Desirable

• Exposure to net‑zero carbon strategies, operational energy modelling, heat decarbonisation, or embodied carbon analysis.
• Familiarity with parametric modelling, digital workflows, or automation tools.
• Experience assisting or mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree (BEng/BSc, ideally MSc/MEng) in Building Physics, Mechanical/Environmental Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related field.
• Chartership (CEng) via CIBSE, IMechE, or equivalent is desirable but not essential at this level.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.