Senior Energy Engineer
Location: Dublin, Ireland or London, UK (Hybrid)
Travel: Monthly travel to the alternate office location required
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ireland's leading engineering consultancy as a Senior Energy Engineer. This is a leadership role for an experienced building physics and energy professional who is passionate about delivering sustainable, high-performing buildings and leading high-performing teams.
At OCSC, you'll be part of a modern, progressive workplace that supports professional growth and enables you to reach your full potential. OCSC is an approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Employer with Engineers Ireland, and our Wellness Programme is certified by KeepWell (IBEC), reflecting our commitment to both professional excellence and employee wellbeing.
The Role
As Senior Energy Engineer, you will provide technical and strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects, managing and mentoring a team of engineers. You will play a key client-facing role, building strong relationships with clients, presenting technical solutions, and guiding projects from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of energy engineers , fostering collaboration, development and technical excellence.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, confidently presenting technical findings and sustainable design solutions.
- Provide technical leadership on building physics, energy modelling and sustainability projects.
- Undertake and oversee daylight, sunlight and overshadowing analyses.
- Conduct and review wind and microclimate assessments.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate energy and building systems, communicating findings to clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Carry out Part L and BER performance assessments and cross-checks for preliminary designs and planning applications.
- Lead projects from detailed design through to practical completion.
- Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers, contributing to their professional development.
- Prepare and review high-quality technical reports and project documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations and industry standards.
- Develop and present sustainability strategies for clients, providing clear, practical recommendations to achieve low-carbon, high-performance building outcomes.
Skills and Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Sustainability, Building Physics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years' technical experience in building physics, energy modelling and sustainable building design.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management capacity.
- Demonstrable experience leading and managing engineering teams, including the management of team members.
- Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and confidently to clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, report-writing and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, particularly Part L and BER requirements.
- Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and standards would be advantageous.
- Proficiency in IESVE and One Click LCA software is essential.
- Experience in delivering sustainability and low-carbon building solutions.
- Professional accreditation such as BREEAM Assessor/AP, LEED Green Associate/AP, or similar sustainability certifications would be highly desirable.
- Chartered Engineer status or progression towards chartership would be advantageous.
- Proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused, with a positive, can-do attitude.
Package
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid Working.
- Flexible Hours.
- Pension Scheme.
- Life Insurance ( DIS).
- Sickness Scheme.
- Professional fees.
- Educational Assistance Scheme.
- Wellness Programme.
OCSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and invites applications from diverse candidates.
