Sustainability Engineer: Energy & Building Simulation Consultant

Lawler Sustainability was formed to provide an integrated approach to reducing clients' energy consumption, their carbon footprint and increasing sustainability. We are a CIBSE and SEAI award-winning multi-disciplinary team of highly qualified Building Services Engineers with offices in Ireland and the UK. We offer building services design, project management, sustainability and low carbon consultancy & more.

The Role:

Be part of a rapidly growing team with fast progression to leadership roles

You will use IES VE to produce thermal models and simulations related to a range of building projects in order to demonstrate regulatory compliance (Building Regulations Part L).

You will produce energy calculations, heating analysis and generate building thermal loads.

Carrying out non-domestic BER assessments, and BER upgrade reports, to enable our clients to achieve A or B rated buildings.

Provide part L and NZEB advice on a range of our projects

Conduct site inspections and energy surveys

Design energy retrofit systems

Glint and Glare analysis

Work with models such as IES Virtual Environment for daylighting, glint and glare analysis.

Complete additional training/education where needed

You will be part of a highly motivated design team dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of buildings. This will be done by producing technically accurate work and liaising effectively with the rest of the team and using relevant software effectively.

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

3+ years experience in a relevant field

Mechanical or Sustainability background is advantageous

1-2 years experience in Thermal Modelling using IES VE with a solid understanding of MEP services in addition to a general understanding of current Building Regulations including Part L and Part F

Ability to carry out IES Thermal Modelling / Sustainability / Mechanical / IES VE Heat Loads Energy Calculations

Desirable: Qualified Non-Domestic Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessor

Comprehensive knowledge of IES VE and its applications.

Experience in delivering projects on time and within budget

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with cost estimates for renewable energy systems.

Mentor junior team members to help develop technical and soft skills within the team.

Be familiar with the preparation of tender documentation and associated administration.

Experience with cost estimates for renewable energy systems

Be familiar with the preparation of tender documentation and associated administration.

What we're offering:

Private healthcare fully subsidised

Great work-life balance

Remote working and bike to work scheme

Professional subscription fees paid monthly

Support to Chartership

Fast-moving and challenging role

Great culture and company social club

Close working relationship with senior managers and directors

Direct exposure to clients

Be part of a CIBSE award winning engineering firm

Excellent career progression in a company that supports your personal and professional development, through internal and external CPD

Chartership application support

Competitive salary: dependent on experience

Generous annual leave

Early finish on a Friday

We help companies to gain certification in the BREEAM, LEED, WELL and EDGE rating systems.

We offer support in the planning process, sustainability rating systems, optimising client budgets through advanced energy modelling, creating your carbon roadmap and CSR. Our projects to date have achieved energy reductions up to 50% , we have saved multi million euros in energy costs for clients and developed sustainable & energy efficient buildings.

Our vision is to become the leaders in Ireland for energy efficiency projects.