Principal Engineer, Buildings Physics- A&C, REC

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,800+ experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Our Building Performance team across the UK have a strong focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care, focused on Low and Net Zero Carbon building design. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of projects across the UK and internationally.

We have a supporting and collaborative culture and enjoy what we do! We are looking for like-minded and personable people who have a focus on innovative design and believe that the future of our industry lies in working smarter, not harder.

Job Overview

To deliver best practice in building physics and performance modelling throughout the business, we are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Building Physicist to join our dynamic Building Performance India team and contribute to our energy modelling work within the Building Advisory & Consultancy Service line across the UK.

At Ramboll, we passionately believe that building physics and building performance modelling is an integrated part of the building services design process, offering a blend of strategic planning, technical innovation, and consultancy expertise.

We have an ever-increasing portfolio of clients looking to better understand how to make the most of their buildings throughout design and operation. We offer a highly supportive environment in which you can develop and grow in your role. For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress rapidly, with increasing management and mentoring responsibilities.

We are looking for a talented individual with experience of decarbonising existing building stock, compliance with Part L and other relevant regulations at all RIBA stages through proficient usage of IES and SAP software and delivering autonomous project work to support the team.

Key attributes and responsibilities

• Production of energy strategies for planning applications (including all GLA documentation), carrying out Part L compliance assessments using IES and/or SAP software packages
• Operational energy use within buildings in line with CIBSE TM54 and NABERS to limit the energy performance gap
• Experience with sector specific guidance and compliance metrics, such as the defence and healthcare sectors
• Conduct detailed overheating risk assessments to mitigate the risks of overheating in buildings
• Have a keen sense of identity with a focus on a specialism within the wider building physics field, with the ability to engage with and guide the team to develop skills in this area
• Stay up to speed in all relevant regulation and ensure the team are aware of any updates within your specialism
• Develop and implement pathways for retrofitting buildings to achieve net-zero carbon performance, including energy efficiency upgrades and low-carbon HVAC systems
• Engage with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to provide technical advice and ensure building designs meet energy, thermal comfort, and sustainability targets. Communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Offer strategic advice on achieving high-performance buildings that meet sustainability goals, including LEED, BREEAM, WELL, Passivhaus and other certification schemes.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the financial implications of delivering projects in a timely manner and ensure clear communication regarding ongoing project status
• Be able to work autonomously using your own initiative, demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced whilst ensuring the same mentality is encouraged throughout the team
• Have a good knowledge of passive design, LZC technologies and various ‘net zero’ standards, and use this to influence all aspects of building design
• Have a keen interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools, coding, working in Rhino/Grasshopper, understanding relevant programming languages and a desire to further digital innovation.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• A degree in Building Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5-10 years’ experience working as a professional in a similar UK based role
• Have proven experience in delivering all aspects of building physics, including building energy modelling and compliance analysis using IES and SAP
• Accreditation with one or more of the following; LCC, LCEA, OCDEA, Passivhaus, NABERS
• To have achieved or working towards IEng or CEng status
• Have obtained or have the ability to obtain BPSS Security Clearence

Welcome to our Buildings division

Ramboll is among the top 10 building designers in the world. Annually, we work on more than 10,000 building projects, and we combine local insights with a global network of bright minds with specialist expertise. Together, we challenge assumptions in the interest of creating more practical, sustainable and economic building designs.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.