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.
