Senior Sustainability Engineer

A leading Irish consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Engineer to join their growing Dublin-based team. This role is ideal for a passionate and self-driven professional who wants to contribute to the delivery of innovative, energy-efficient design solutions across residential and commercial sectors in Ireland and the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead domestic and non-domestic building energy assessments in line with Irish regulations.
• Conduct dynamic thermal simulations using IES-VE software to inform passive design and energy strategies.
• Prepare BER certificates and advisory reports in accordance with SEAI guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed sustainability principles at all project stages.
• Support frameworks such as LEED, Home Performance Index (HPI), and other low-carbon initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with national and international sustainability and energy performance standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Represent the consultancy in client meetings and regulatory discussions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Environmental or Building Services Engineering.
• SEAI-accredited BER Assessor (Domestic & Non-Domestic) – essential.
• Advanced proficiency in IES-VE simulation software – essential.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Building Regulations and performance compliance.
• Experience with dynamic simulation outputs such as CIBSE TM52, TM59, TM54, Daylighting, BB101, and Psi Values.
• LEED or HPI experience – desirable.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and project coordination skills.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension.
• Hybrid working model.
• Clear path to Chartership support (IEI, CIBSE).
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture and regular team-building events.
• On-site parking available.

This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful sustainability efforts across high-impact projects, contributing to the low-carbon future of the built environment.