Graduate Building Physics Engineer

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

Location: Cornwall, GB

Posted Date: 11/25/2024