Net Zero Retrofit Technical Engineering Lead
- Project, programme & cost management
- London
Shape the highways of tomorrow.
Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.
The team are based in London. Our work focuses on delivering retrofit and net zero carbon advisory services (including strategic advisory at property and portfolio level including baselining and road-mapping net zero interventions). You’ll be crucial in ensuring technical quality across our portfolio of net zero retrofit projects. With your passion, enthusiasm, and experience, you'll be instrumental in driving progress on Net Zero and climate change.
Your purpose:
- Calculation of energy and carbon emissions from a range of technology types, including energy efficiency, renewable, and heat decarbonisation feasibility studies. Knowledgeable regarding relevant standards, benchmarks, and guidance for example: UKGBC, CIBSE, LETI, CRREM.
- Experience modelling, workshopping, and reporting on net zero carbon roadmaps. Experience developing estate-wide sustainability strategies.
- Experience designing net zero solutions for domestic and non-domestic buildings. Knowledgeable regarding funding routes, for example: Salix Finance.
- Knowledgeable on design stage, construction, and in-use stages. Able to provide advice to clients and design teams on the most cost-effective and beneficial route to achieve sustainability targets.
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, buildings surveyors, project managers, consultants, cost managers and technical specialists) to deliver a client brief.
- A proven track record of work-winning and client account management.
- Experience developing proposed scopes of work, fee models, and proposals in response to ITTs or a client brief.
What you can bring:
- MSc or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. Chartered Building Services Engineer. Minimum of years of experience in the retrofit and sustainability sector. Experience carrying out energy audits of sites to understand energy use and feasible energy saving measures.
- Experience baselining Scope 1 and 2 operational carbon emissions. Experience of building retrofit strategy development across a wide range of building types.
- A strong understanding of building physics. An understanding of technologies and approaches that can be used to enhance building performance.
- Measurement and Verification (design and application of M&V Plans in accordance with IPMVP or other recognised standard).
- Experience integrating wider sustainability objectives into net zero strategies and programmes (for example: circular economy principles, biodiversity net gain, social value, ecosystem services, climate resilience and adaptation, and operational resilience).
- Experience baselining Scope 3 carbon emissions.Experience developing or delivering climate adaptation / mitigation strategies.Passivhaus knowledge.
- Low Carbon Energy Assessor accreditation would be beneficial.Experience of carbon and sustainability reporting (e.g. TCFD).
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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