Associate / Team Leader – Building Physics Engineer

Location: Manchester
Sector: Built Environment / Sustainability / Building Performance

About the Role

An established, multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy is seeking an Associate / Team Leader level Building Physics Engineer to join its growing Manchester team. This is a senior technical and leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and grow a building physics capability within a respected national practice.

You will lead the delivery of building performance and sustainability services across a diverse portfolio of projects, while mentoring and developing junior engineers. The role offers a strong balance of hands-on technical involvement, client engagement, and strategic input.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver building physics and building performance services across a range of project types
• Oversee thermal modelling, energy assessments, overheating analysis, daylighting, and Part L compliance
• Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and review of team outputs
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, and design teams
• Support the growth and development of the Manchester building physics team
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and wider business development activities
• Mentor and line-manage engineers, supporting professional development

About You

• Degree qualified in Building Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Significant experience delivering building physics and energy modelling projects within a consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, energy standards, and sustainability frameworks
• Experience using industry software such as IES, DesignBuilder, or similar
• Proven ability to lead projects and support junior team members
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Ambition to play a strategic role within a growing team

What’s on Offer

• Associate-level position with a clear leadership remit
• Opportunity to shape and grow a regional building physics team
• Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear progression and long-term career development

This role would suit an experienced Building Physics Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership position, or an existing Associate seeking a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.

For more information please contact me George Osborn on 07966 334905