Job description
Are you passionate about sustainable building design and want to join a leading independent sustainability and engineering consultancy?
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic STEM graduate or experienced computer modeller (IES) who is keen to join our Building Physics department. You will be expected to develop dynamic 3D computer models of the proposed building and input and analyse data from the computer simulation software to meet various targets. An appreciation of thermodynamics, sustainable building design, and energy systems is essential.
Based at either our new modern head office in central Swindon which has good travel links to London, Bristol and Bath, or one of our other offices in Bristol or Cardiff, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and gain invaluable knowledge from other team members, whilst working closely with our other business groups.
Our Graduate programme lasts around 2-3 years however, this timescale is wholly dependent on the individual paths each person will take. The aim of the programme is to give all graduates a structured pathway for the start of their career.
All graduates at Method work on real live projects and learn on the job carrying out tasks for those projects – this programme gives you some insight into what to expect within those two years including the formalities of technical reviews and membership of professional institutions.
Technical and non-technical education such as presentation skills and time management courses, will make up a significant part of the programme. Everyone’s training is individual and tailored to their strengths and weaknesses enabling you to reach your full potential and gain both reward and satisfaction.
You will also be encouraged to develop your qualifications and become affiliated with an accredited institution such as CIBSE, IMechE, IET or the Energy Institute.
Your role will include:
- Computer dynamic modelling of buildings to assess energy use, thermal performance, and daylighting (using IES or Rhino)
- Completing projects for Part L compliance, CIBSE TM52/59, EPCs, CIBSE TM54, Passive House
- Advising design teams and clients on how to reduce energy use through passive design, energy efficiency and renewable technologies
- Advising design team and clients on how to improve the thermal comfort through building physics and passive design measures
- Performing daylight and sunlight assessments
- Assessing proposed buildings utilising the PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) software
- Working with design teams including architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and specialist consultants
- Advising on building physics aspects and completing modelling required for BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes
- Advising on building-integrated renewable energy
- Site visits to construction sites and existing buildings
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flex time and Flex Days
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Wellness Contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Policies
- Private medical insurance including Dental and Optical
- Life assurance
- Purchase of up to 10 additional holidays each year taken out of your salary in equal monthly instalments over the year
- Method Bank Holiday (Friday before August bank holiday)
- Birthday Leave (after 3 years service)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- £500 voucher (after 5 years’ service)
- £1000 voucher (after 10 years’ service)
- £1500 voucher (after 15 years’ service)
- Long Service Benefits
- Career Development
- Unforgettable Social Events
What we are looking for
- Must have the right to work in the UK by the commencement of employment. We are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires sponsorship to live and work in the UK now or in the future.
- An appreciation of thermodynamics and energy systems are essential
- You should have a good degree in sustainable building design or architectural engineering
- You must have a passion for sustainable building design and reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment
- You must be interested in the built environment and have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- You will need to adapt to new situations quickly and be willing to contribute as an active design team member
- Knowledge of passive design, renewable energy systems and sustainable assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, Passive House.
- Experience with using IES Virtual Environment software is essential
- Experience in coding (using programs such as Python), Revit and AUTOCAD is desirable, but not essential.
- Educated to degree level in physical sciences or any engineering discipline - for example physics, mechanical or electrical engineering, building services engineering, environmental engineering, architectural engineering
Method Consulting is committed to ensuring that the most suitably qualified and experienced candidates are appointed to positions within the company on the basis of job-related criteria.
Accepted degree subjects
- environmental science and ecology
- physics
- electronic and electrical engineering
- architecture
- aerospace engineering
- civil engineering and construction
- chemical engineering
- transport engineering
- mechanical engineering
- geology and geography
Additional job details
- Workplace
- Hybrid, or partially remote
- Location
- Bristol
- Cardiff
- Cornwall
- Oxford
- Swindon
- Salary
- £30,000
- Contract, dates and working times
- Permanent
Full-time
How to apply
Please specify first and second choice of location when applying - we will try our best to accommodate location preferences where possible but, in some cases, you may not be allocated your first or second choice location for your initial training period.
Please send your CV and a chatty letter ensuring you quote the reference number telling us about your background, why you are interested in the role and how you found out about our vacancy, via the Apply button
We're proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, and we’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability that might affect your performance at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know about any help or reasonable adjustments as soon possible before any interview or assessment. We’ll work with you to make sure any appropriate support is in place.
Regrettably at the moment, we are unable to reply to all speculative applications, but if you would like us to keep your details on file, you should include your permission with your CV and covering letter.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 7 February 2025
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Closing date: Continuous recruitment