Sustainability Lead

Location: Dublin, Dublin  Job Category: Building Services   Job Type: Permanent   Job Salary: £65000 - £75000 per annum   Posted Date: 15-10-2024

Job ID: 035920   Posted: 15-10-2024

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THE ROLE - We are looking for A Senior Sustainability Engineer to manage, design, develop & evaluate energy related projects or programs to reduce or improve energy costs & energy efficiency during the designing, building or re-modelling stages of construction. Lead and manage full the Energy & Sustainability Engineering for all of our projects, delivered internally and externally, responsible for project performance and profitability whilst always demonstrating Client care. Management, appointment & auditing of subcontractors & their information as appropriate. Co-ordinating dynamic thermal modelling (IESVE) analysis including: Part L Assessments, Comfort Analysis (TM52/59), natural ventilation studies and daylighting. Undertaking & overseeing studies relating to BREEAM Credits including: thermal comfort, low and zero carbon technologies, reduction of emissions, predicted operational energy and daylighting. Leading residential Part L assessments utilising accredited SAP software as part of large scale energy strategies Preparing Energy & Sustainability Statements for developments to complement planning submissions. This will include coordination and managing energy / sustainability contributions from many different design team stakeholders.  Preparing high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions. The preparation of sustainability and energy strategies will be a core part of the job role. Support bidding for new opportunities including contributions to marketing material and attendance at interviews for projects at a range of scales Undertaking domestic and/or non-domestic EPCs for new and existing buildings Lead change in new systems and technologies. Mentor and develop less experienced Engineers. Travel to client and project locations as required to represent EDC for meetings / surveys / training etc. Ensure that the good name and reputation of EDC is maintained and promoted within the industry to enable repeat work. Liaise and collaborate with other EDC offices for all matters as appropriate.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Minimum Degree in Building Services is required - Sustainability/Electrical/Mechanical/Civil-Structural Engineering with further qualifications in Energy/Sustainability A good understanding of mechanical and electrical services systems and design engineering Minimum three years' experience as a Sustainability Engineer and ideally in a consultancy environment 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 Desirable: Qualified Domestic / Non-Domestic EPC Assessor Experience in SAP, SBEM, IESVE, Daylight, Thermal comfort and Heating and cooling calculations Working towards Chartered status or professional membership is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - Good knowledge and experience of UK Building Regulations legislation are required Excellent report writing and communication skills Knowledge of CIBSE, BS and IS Standards Excellent problem-solving, and IT skills Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with proven ability to work as part of a team Strong sense of commercial awareness.

BENEFITS - Salary Paid Overtime / Time in Lieu / Flexitime Performance based Annual Bonus Payment Pension Scheme / Death in Service Wellbeing Allowance & Life Balance Days Staff Social nights Work from home flexibility Performance & Development Management Full access to EDC's Tech Database Educational support including Chartership 1 extra week's paid leave on reaching 5th Anniversary

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