Building Physics Team Lead

Building Physics Team Lead – Bristol

We’re currently supporting a well-established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Bristol that’s looking to appoint a Building Physics Team Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and forward-thinking individual who’s ready to step into a key leadership role, with the chance to shape and grow a Building Physics offering within a collaborative and respected MEP team.

About the Opportunity
This is more than just a technical role – you'll play a central part in expanding the Building Physics function, supporting the wider MEP team, and helping to lead and develop junior engineers. You’ll work on a diverse range of high-profile projects from early-stage concept design through to delivery, all within a dynamic and flexible working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality building physics modelling, including SAP, SBEM, dynamic thermal modelling (Level 5 Part L), thermal comfort studies, daylight/sunlight assessments, and in-use energy simulations
• Produce and lodge EPCs and BRUKL documentation
• Advise on design variables to meet performance targets, with a practical understanding of implementation and cost implications
• Establish and maintain efficient systems for data exchange, quality assurance, and reporting
• Act as a key technical advisor in meetings with clients, contractors, and design teams
• Stay abreast of regulations, standards, and emerging technologies
• Support internal knowledge sharing and cross-team collaboration
• Play a key role in growing the Building Physics team, including recruitment, mentoring, and leadership
• Support business development activities and contribute to securing future work

What We’re Looking For

• A dynamic and confident professional, comfortable working independently and within a team
• Strong experience with key assessments including:
  
  • SAP and SBEM
  • Level 5 dynamic simulations
  • TM54, TM52, TM59 and Part O compliance
  • Daylight analysis (DF, VSC, etc.)
  • Commercial EPC production and lodging
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Practical knowledge of low carbon and sustainable design
• Experience in training or mentoring junior team members
• Leadership qualities with a collaborative, can-do approach
• Eligible to work in the UK and fluent in English
• Willingness to travel for surveys when required

Desirable but Not Essential

• Experience in residential, commercial, education or leisure sectors
• Familiarity with thermal bridging assessments
• Interest in business development, tender writing, or bidding
• Working toward Chartership or professionally registered
• Experience with IES, TAS, Design Builder, and general design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office)

Qualifications

• Degree in a built environment-related discipline, ideally with a relevant postgraduate qualification
• Demonstrable experience delivering building physics assessments in a consultancy setting

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Why This Role?
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to lead and shape a growing Building Physics team within a forward-thinking consultancy. You'll be given the autonomy and support to make an impact, with long-term career progression and a clear path to senior leadership.