Our client is a leading consultancy specialising in building performance and low-energy design and they are seeking a motivated and skilled Building Performance / Sustainability Consultant to join their growing building services team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The company works across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and public buildings, with a focus on delivering measurable environmental impact through intelligent design support.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in SAP assessments, a solid understanding of Passivhaus principles, and a passion for energy efficiency and building services integration. You’ll work closely with architects, developers, and building services engineers to help optimise performance from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake SAP calculations, energy modelling, and compliance assessments for a range of new-build and retrofit projects
• Support the design and delivery of Passivhaus and low-energy buildings, ensuring integration with building services strategies
• Collaborate with design teams—including architects and building services consultants—to advise on compliance, performance, and energy targets
• Carry out thermal bridging analysis, overheating assessments, and other building performance calculations
• Prepare clear technical reports and client-facing documentation
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and support continuous improvement of building performance services

Sustainability Consultant Requirements

• Strong experience with SAP assessments and building compliance
• Familiarity with Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) and low-energy design standards
• A background in building services, sustainability consultancy, or energy assessment
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and written communication
• A proactive and hard-working mindset, with the ability to manage deadlines independently
• Passion for low-carbon design and improving the built environment

What’s on Offer

• A collaborative and supportive team with a positive working culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities to work on meaningful, future-ready projects with building services integration at their core
• Ongoing professional development and career progression in a growing consultancy

Please get in touch if you think this could be of interest for you or someone you know.