Energy Consultant

Are you looking for a role where you will play a crucial part in supporting the transition to net zero?

Carbon Futures are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team in Glasgow and support our involvement in some of the most prominent developments across the country.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to be involved in a progressive company, whilst working in a supportive team environment. 

If you are up for an exciting challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

___________ About Us

At Carbon Futures, we are a team of energy and sustainability consultants operating throughout the UK dedicated to tackling the Climate Emergency.

We are passionate.  Our focus is always on building performance and our desire is to do all we can to support the decarbonisation of the built environment.

We are data driven. Our team of industry experts carry out detailed modelling and analysis to maximise building performance and promote best practice solutions across various industry sectors.

We are supporting the transition to net zero. From new build development to deep retrofit of existing assets, our extensive knowledge and expertise allows us to support a wide range of projects throughout the UK.

___________ The Role

We are looking for an Energy Consultant to join our Glasgow team. The role is ideally suited to an individual with a keen interest in the delivery of new-build residential developments.

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of the key factors that impact on building regulation compliance including fabric design, thermal bridging, ventilation and airtightness, heating and hot water solutions, and renewable technology.

Successful candidates will provide support to our compliance team by producing energy assessments, U-value and Psi-value calculations, energy performance certificates and sustainability labels for a wide range of new-build residential projects of varying scale. 

Applications from Graduate candidates are welcomed.

___________ Experience

• OCDEA accreditation would be an advantage
• Training will be provided for unqualified candidates
• Good understanding of detailed construction drawings
• Good understanding of SAP and/or SBEM methodology
• Good understanding and experience of Elmhurst Energy's Design SAP software
• Good understanding of U-value and thermal bridging methodology
• Good understanding of Section 6 (Energy) and Section 7 (Sustainability) of the Domestic Technical Handbooks

___________ Skills

• Excellent work ethic and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent Autodesk AutoCAD skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively
• Ability to create detailed written reports
• Fluent spoken and written English is essential as is your eligibility to work in the UK

___________ Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Private Health Insurance 
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company Pension Contribution
• 33 days Annual Leave (Including Bank / Public Holidays)
• Company Training Programme
• Employee Development Plan
• Long Term Career Opportunities
• Hybrid Working Policy
• Team Building Away Days

To apply please email your CV with a covering letter to careers@carbonfutures.co.uk.