Environmental Designer – Building Physics Specialist at HLM Architects | BIR, GB | Rezi

Environmental Designer – Building Physics Specialist at HLM Architects

Environmental Designer – Building Physics Specialist

HLM Architects · BIR, GB

1 weeks ago

Environmental Designer – Building Physics Specialist

HLM Architects · BIR, GB

11 days ago
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About the Role

Support an increase in commissions for passivhaus and zero carbon buildings and contribute to the ambition of delivering all projects to RIBA’s 2030 outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Support an increase in commissions for passivhaus and zero carbon buildings.
  • Support the team in delivering all projects to RIBA’s 2030 outcomes.
  • Prepare Energy/Daylight/Overheating reports for planning applications.
  • Work individually or as part of a team at all stages of the architectural process.
  • Manage packages of work independently.

Requirements

  • Experience working in a UK architecture/environmental design practice/consultancy.
  • 3-5 years experience as an energy/sustainability consultant for the built environment sector.
  • Experience in Daylight, Energy and Overheating analysis.
  • Accredited Energy Assessor and/or experience of using energy modelling software (e.g. SAP, SBEM and IES) is essential.
  • Ability to demonstrate recent experience of working on passivhaus or zero carbon buildings.

Skills

  • Sustainability
  • Building physics
  • Daylight analysis
  • Energy analysis
  • Overheating analysis
  • SAP
  • SBEM
  • IES
  • Revit
  • Communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
  • Sustainable building design and delivery
  • Passivhaus
  • Zero carbon buildings

Location

  • London
  • Sheffield
  • Cardiff
  • Glasgow
  • Belfast
  • Plymouth
  • Birmingham
  • Dublin

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 3-5 years

Education Level

  • MSc in sustainable/environmental design
  • Certified passivhaus designer or retrofit qualification desirable

Benefits

  • Friendly studio environment
  • Award-winning lifestyle package
  • Commitment to personal development through the HLM Academy
  • Employee Owned Trust benefits (sense of ownership, say in direction, rewarded for contribution)

About the Company

  • UK & Ireland practice with strong connections across studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast, Plymouth, Birmingham, and Dublin.
  • Works collaboratively as one team structured by sector, sharing resources, knowledge and skills.
  • Ranked as one of the top 20 largest practices in the UK.
  • AJ100 List of UK’s Top Architectural Practices 2025.
  • Shortlisted, AJ100 Awards – Employer of the Year 2025.
  • Shortlisted, Architect of Year Awards – Social Value Architect of the Year 2025.
  • Shortlisted, Architect of Year Awards – Employer of the Year 2025.
  • Highly Commended, MMC Awards – Architectural Practice of the Year 2025.

Equal Opportunity

  • HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging matter deeply.
  • Welcome everyone to feel welcome and supported to thrive.
  • Adjustments to the application or interview process can be supported upon request.