Principal Building Physics Engineer at Stantec in Plymouth, GBR | Kablio

Role

Description

energy strategy

dynamic modelling

compliance assurance

digital workflows

technical delivery

client engagement

Develop and review energy strategies, operational energy assessments (TM54), embodied carbon considerations, and netzero design solutions.
Author highquality technical reports and present findings to clients, design partners and stakeholders.
Build longterm relationships with public and privatesector clients including developers, local authorities, universities, healthcare trusts and major infrastructure bodies.
Support the development of digital workflows and modelling best practices across the Buildings business.
Mentor and develop graduates, building physics engineers and earlycareer sustainability specialists.
Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations (Part L, TM52/TM59, EPC requirements) and support BREEAM/WELL/LEED credits.
Work closely with Stantec's MEP, Architecture, Sustainability, and Digital Engineering teams to embed building physics into integrated design solutions.
Provide expert guidance on façade performance, passive design strategies, solar control, and building fabric optimisation.
Contribute to shaping Stantec’s national building physics capability, thought leadership, and innovation roadmap.
Provide internal technical training and champion excellence in building physics across the UK offices.
Lead the technical delivery of building physics workstreams across large and complex projects.
Support bidding, project scoping, programme planning and technical strategy for major opportunities.
Influence earlystage design decisions including massing, orientation, façade hierarchy, glazing ratios, shading strategies and natural ventilation feasibility.
Act as a key clientfacing representative for building performance and sustainability topics.
Oversee dynamic modelling (IESVE, TAS, DesignBuilder) including thermal, energy, daylight, overheating, natural ventilation, and comfort analysis.

Requirements

iesve

chartership

energy modelling

parametric modelling

passive design

project leadership

Demonstrable project leadership experience and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
Extensive experience delivering building physics and energy modelling work in a consultancy environment.
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients and present technical information clearly.
Experience supporting netzero carbon strategies, operational energy modelling, heat decarbonisation or embodied carbon analysis.
Knowledge of digital tools, parametric modelling or workflow automation.
Advanced proficiency in IESVE (or equivalent) including complex simulation, calibration, and modelling QA.
Chartership (CEng) via CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent
Strong technical understanding of passive design, lowcarbon buildings, façade performance and dynamic environmental behaviour.
Degree (and ideally MSc/MEng) in Building Physics, Mechanical/Environmental Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related field.
Experience in mentoring and line management.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Role

Description

energy strategy

dynamic modelling

compliance assurance

digital workflows

technical delivery

client engagement

Develop and review energy strategies, operational energy assessments (TM54), embodied carbon considerations, and netzero design solutions.
Author highquality technical reports and present findings to clients, design partners and stakeholders.
Build longterm relationships with public and privatesector clients including developers, local authorities, universities, healthcare trusts and major infrastructure bodies.
Support the development of digital workflows and modelling best practices across the Buildings business.
Mentor and develop graduates, building physics engineers and earlycareer sustainability specialists.
Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations (Part L, TM52/TM59, EPC requirements) and support BREEAM/WELL/LEED credits.
Work closely with Stantec's MEP, Architecture, Sustainability, and Digital Engineering teams to embed building physics into integrated design solutions.
Provide expert guidance on façade performance, passive design strategies, solar control, and building fabric optimisation.
Contribute to shaping Stantec’s national building physics capability, thought leadership, and innovation roadmap.
Provide internal technical training and champion excellence in building physics across the UK offices.
Lead the technical delivery of building physics workstreams across large and complex projects.
Support bidding, project scoping, programme planning and technical strategy for major opportunities.
Influence earlystage design decisions including massing, orientation, façade hierarchy, glazing ratios, shading strategies and natural ventilation feasibility.
Act as a key clientfacing representative for building performance and sustainability topics.
Oversee dynamic modelling (IESVE, TAS, DesignBuilder) including thermal, energy, daylight, overheating, natural ventilation, and comfort analysis.

Requirements

iesve

chartership

energy modelling

parametric modelling

passive design

project leadership

Demonstrable project leadership experience and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
Extensive experience delivering building physics and energy modelling work in a consultancy environment.
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients and present technical information clearly.
Experience supporting netzero carbon strategies, operational energy modelling, heat decarbonisation or embodied carbon analysis.
Knowledge of digital tools, parametric modelling or workflow automation.
Advanced proficiency in IESVE (or equivalent) including complex simulation, calibration, and modelling QA.
Chartership (CEng) via CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent
Strong technical understanding of passive design, lowcarbon buildings, façade performance and dynamic environmental behaviour.
Degree (and ideally MSc/MEng) in Building Physics, Mechanical/Environmental Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related field.
Experience in mentoring and line management.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)