Job Description:
As a key member of our team, you will play a strategic role in shaping high-impact, low-carbon building solutions across commercial and public-sector projects. You will lead the development of our energy modelling function and drive innovation to deliver decarbonisation strategies and compliance modelling.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the energy modelling team and provide technical oversight on all modelling projects.
* Develop and refine modelling standards, QA/QC procedures, and workflows to ensure consistency, efficiency, and technical accuracy.
* Support strategic decision-making around sustainability, operational energy, embodied carbon, and net-zero pathways for new and existing developments.
* Presentation of findings and advising on design optimisation, regulatory compliance, and sustainability certifications.
* Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams including architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants.
Candidate Profile:
This role is ideal for a technically strong and commercially aware professional ready to take the next step into leadership or an experienced team leader seeking to shape the direction of energy modelling services. You should have minimum 5 years' experience in building energy modelling, with a proven track record in delivering high-quality work across large-scale commercial or public-sector projects. An advanced proficiency in IES VE software and strong understanding of Irish Building Regulations (Part L) are required. A degree in engineering, architecture, environmental science, or a related field is essential, along with deep knowledge of energy use in buildings, passive design, HVAC systems, and low-carbon technologies. Strong leadership, organisational, and team management skills are also essential, as well as excellent communication and presentation abilities. Working knowledge of operational and embodied carbon, whole life-cycle carbon assessment, and net-zero carbon frameworks, along with experience with BREEAM, LEED, or WELL certification, would be advantageous.