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Posted 21 July, 2026

Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant

Hunter Dunning Limited
Colchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant Location Colchester, Essex (Hybrid) Salary £40,000 - £55,000 Employment Type Permanent Job Overview Building Physics / Sustainability Consultant required for a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Colchester. This hybrid role is suited to a consultant with experience in energy modelling, sustainability assessments and UK building regulations, supporting projects across a range of developments while working alongside architects and engineering teams. Role & Responsibilities Complete SAP, SBEM and IESVE energy modelling Prepare CIBSE TM59 overheating assessments Produce Daylight and Sunlight assessments Support planning and technical design compliance Work with multidisciplinary project teams Attend client meetings and technical reviews Advise on Part L, Part O, NABERS and BREEAM Support growth of the Building Physics service Skills & Experience Required Qualification in Sustainable Design, Environmental Engineering or similar Building physics or sustainability consultancy experience Strong IESVE modelling knowledge Experience completing SAP assessments using Elmhurst software Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and sustainability standards Strong technical report writing and communication skills Able to manage projects and develop client relationships Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £55,000, depending on experience Hybrid working with two office days per week 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional Christmas shutdown Funded CPD and professional memberships Performance bonus, TOIL and paid overtime Enhanced wellbeing benefits About Hunter Dunning Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. Apply Section If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. All applications are handled in strict confidence. Referral Section Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. See website for full terms & conditions