Senior Energy Consultant

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Feb 11, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Senior IES Consultant



Overview

We are seeking a Senior IES Consultant to join our team in London. This is a hybrid role offering excellent flexibility, with weekly visits to the office. The position offers a competitive salary of 40,000 - 50,000 dependent on experience and suitability for the role.

Our client is an independent engineering and sustainability consultancy dedicated to providing tailored advice and delivering practical, well-engineered sustainable solutions. If you are passionate about sustainability and have a strong technical background in building energy modelling, we encourage you to apply.



Benefits

  • Competitive salary of a range: 40,000- 50,000.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement with weekly office visits.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects that contribute to sustainability.
  • Professional development opportunities, including potential accreditation support.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.


Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

  • Collaborating with clients to develop tailored energy strategies for their projects.
  • Conducting detailed building energy modelling and simulations using IES and SAP.
  • Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to clients and stakeholders.
  • Managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
  • Engaging with clients to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
  • Contributing to the growth of the business through proposal writing and client development.


Responsibilities

As a Senior IES Consultant, you will:

  • Develop low-carbon energy strategies for both new and refurbished buildings, focusing on HVAC, lighting, passive design, and overall demand reduction.
  • Provide energy consultancy advice and conduct modelling of buildings using IES and SAP, including compliance with Part L, EPC, TM52, TM59, and daylight modelling.
  • Work on a variety of projects, including both new builds and refurbishment schemes across different sectors.
  • Utilize IES VE dynamic simulation for tasks such as Part L and EPC compliance, thermal modelling, and daylight modelling using IES Radiance.
  • Develop SAP modelling to assess Part L and EPC compliance for domestic buildings.
  • Prepare technical reports and calculations in line with project requirements.
  • Contribute to business development by writing fee proposals and fostering relationships with existing and new clients.


Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A degree in science or engineering (e.g., mechanical, building services, or architectural).
  • At least 2 years of experience in a related role.
  • Proficiency in building energy modelling packages, including IES Virtual Environment and SAP.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and controls.
  • Experience delivering face-to-face consultations with clients.
  • Advanced skills in analysing complex data using Excel.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

  • Accreditation to produce domestic EPCs (Elmhurst SAP Assessor).
  • Accreditation to produce non-domestic EPCs (LCEA Levels 3, 4 & 5).
  • CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant qualification.
  • Experience with Python or IES APIs.
  • Knowledge of CIBSE TM54 methodology.
  • Familiarity with IES ApacheHVAC modelling.

Interesting fit? If so, apply now to take the next step.