Sustainability Engineer

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We are looking for a Sustainability Engineer to join our expanding Building Physics Team.

Responsibilities:

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• Delivering Energy Assessments (Part L Ireland and Part L1A UK) at project commencement/planning stage, design stage and completion.

• Production of Energy Strategy/Statement documents outlining all inputs and outputs relating to Energy Assessments.

• Verifying project designs to ensure they are in accordance with sustainability targets.

• Contributing to the production of reports, guidance notes and liaising with the Design Team to ensure quality and standards are being achieved/exceeded.

• Delivering sustainability workshops, project design meetings and client meetings.

Minimum requirements:

• 3rd level degree qualification in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Sciences or Construction-related degree

• Registered BER Assessor with SEAI

• Extremely knowledgeable with full understanding of Part L of the Building Regulations and SAP/SBEM

• Excellent report writing skills.

• Experienced in the use of AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of Building Fabric and Thermal Performance of Building Elements

• Desire and ability to learn new technical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

• Genuine interest in Sustainability.

Optional Advantageous Attributes:

• Qualified SAP Assessor; registered with Stroma UK for Part L1A Assessments

• Experience with IES VE Software

• Knowledge of BREEAM or LEED Sustainability Consultancy Services

• Knowledge of and experience in the offsite construction industry

Construction Products Development Engineer

Job description

Developers, contractors, builders, manufacturers - all need help to get new and innovative building products and building systems on to the market place. To be marketable and sellable, building products and building systems need to be developed and certified as both "fit for purpose" and "suitable for use and conditions of use" as required by Building Regulations. The Evolusion Innovation Product Development Department provides that help.

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The department has responsibility for developing multiple building systems and products. These include offsite construction/MMC panelised and modular building systems manufactured from light gauge steel, hot rolled steel, concrete, and timber.

​We work proactively with Third-Party Certification Bodies on behalf of our clients to Project Manager their path through certification processes and as a result we develop an all-encompassing understanding of every building system we project manage. In this role we review the building system, critique building details and advise clients on changes to their building system as required.

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Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Conduct technical assessments on innovative construction products on behalf of certifying bodies.

• Provide expert knowledge and guidance on UK and Ireland Building Regulations to Evolusion clients.

• Provide technical advice to clients on Light Gauge Steel, modular and other innovative building systems and their ability to meet legislative requirements.

• Project Manage testing on behalf of Clients. This includes Fire Testing, Acoustic Testing, CWCT Testing, BS 8414 Testing, wall-tie testing.

• Supervise the construction of test panels at the designated laboratories or the Clients factory.

• Witness the individual test in the designated laboratory (Ireland, UK or France).

• Review test reports to ensure they are in line with clients' expectations and requirements.

• Develop innovative construction products and building systems for Evolusion clients to meet their brief.

• Assist clients achieve certification of their products/building systems with the relevant certification bodies. BBA, BOPAS, SCI and NSAI

• Assist in developing the Evolusion business in Ireland and overseas.

• Contribute to the Evolusion brand and marketing strategy.

• Develop Intellectual Property within Evolusion.

• Plan and develop product development strategies for new and existing Clients.

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Minimum requirements:

• Honours degree in a relevant engineering discipline

• 5 year's relevant experience

BREEAM/LEED Assessor

We are providing BREEAM and LEED assessment services for a variety of project types and sizes for a number of prestigious clients, and are urgently looking to build our BREEAM team.

A qualified BREEAM Assessor or an experienced professional working towards BREEAM assessor status would best suit this new role.

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Responsibilities will include:

• Performing BREEAM and/or LEED assessments

• Project management of entire certification process from initiation to close out

• Providing support for the production of planning statements and development of relevant documentation such as Home User Guide, Building User Guide etc.

• Verifying project designs to ensure they are in accordance with sustainability targets

• Producing reports, guidance notes and general communications with the design teams to ensure quality and standards are achieved/exceeded

• Delivering sustainability workshops, hosting project design meetings and client meetings;

• Assisting clients in sustainability related consultant appointments

• Exploring opportunities for new sales, and acquiring new clients

• Ensuring compliance with our Quality Assurance and Management Systems and with relevant Health and Safety Legislation.

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 Minimum requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in the construction industry with at least 1 year in a BREEAM/LEED role

• BREEAM qualification BREEAM UK NC 2018 or BREEAM International or working towards one of these qualifications

• For LEED, experience as a member of a design team with adequate experience in collating evidence for the certification process and working towards professional qualification status. LEED Green Associate is an added advantage but not a minimum requirement.

• Third-level degree qualification in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Sciences or in a construction-related discipline

• Clear and efficient verbal and written communication, including excellent report writing skills

• Experience in the use of AutoCAD

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

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Not essential but advantageous:

• BREEAM UK NC 2018 or BREEAM International

• LEED Green Associate

• An understanding of Part L of the Building Regulations and SAP/SBEM;

• Experience in use of One Click LCA software (LCC, Life Cycle Impact);

• Experience in carrying out Post Occupancy Evaluation.

Fire Safety Engineer

Developers, contractors, builders, manufacturers - all can need help to get new and innovative building products and building systems on to the market place. To be marketable and sellable, building products and building systems need to be developed and certified as both "fit for purpose" and "suitable for use and conditions of use" as required by Building Regulations. The Evolusion Innovation Product Development Department provides that help.

The Product Development Department has responsibility for developing multiple different offsite building systems. These include both 2D panelised and 3D modular/volumetric building systems manufactured from concrete, light gauge steel, hot rolled steel and timber.

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We work proactively with Third-Party Certification Bodies on behalf of our clients to Project Manage their path through the certification process and as a result we develop an all-encompassing understanding of every building system we project manage. In this role we review the building system, critique building details and advise Clients on changes to their building system as required.

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A key component of this process is demonstrating compliance with all fire safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Provide expert knowledge and guidance on UK and Ireland building regulations to Evolusion clients.

• Support Evolusion Structural Engineering and Building Physics teams.

• Provide technical advice to clients on Light Gauge Steel, modular and other innovative building systems and their ability to meet legislative requirements.

• Project Management of testing on behalf of Clients. This includes Fire Testing, BS 8414 Testing, etc.

• Supervise the construction of the test panels at the designated laboratories or the client's factory.

• Witness the individual test in the designated laboratory (Ireland, UK or France).

• Review test reports to ensure they are in line with client's expectations and requirements.

• Produce test drawing packages required for each respective test.

• Review and advise on Fire Test Details.

• Develop innovative construction products and building systems for Evolusion clients to meet their brief.

• Proactively engage and manage Client expectations at all time during projects.

• Assist clients achieve certification of their products/building systems with the relevant certification bodies e.g. BBA, BOPAS, SCI and NSAI

• Business development in Ireland and overseas of all parts of the Evolusion business.

• Develop Intellectual Property within Evolusion.

Minimum requirements:

• Good knowledge and understanding of Technical Guidance Document B, Approved Document B, and relevant Standards and Codes of Practice.

• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant post-graduate experience.

• A familiarity with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)/Offsite Construction technologies would be advantageous.

Vertex BD Designers

Applications for vacancies for Vertex BD Designers (particularly with experience in cold-formed steel design) in both our Cork and Birmingham offices are now being accepted. These are excellent opportunities for ambitious and motivated designers to join our team of experts in a challenging and exciting role.

Responsibilities include -

• Production of structural designs primarily associated with cold formed steel and structural steel elements;

• Production of technical details;

• Assisting Senior Structural Engineers as required;

• Liaising with clients, contractors and consultants;

• Providing design office support to production departments.

To be considered for this role you should have -

• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role;

• Experience with  a range of structural software tools and proficiency in MS Excel would be advantageous;

• A 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline;

• Working knowledge of Irish and UK Building Regulations, British Standards and Eurocodes.

Other attributes that may be taken into consideration -

• Membership of Engineers Ireland and/or Institution of Structural Engineers or equivalent and currently working towards a professional title (e.g. Chartered Engineer);

• Experience in the Modern Methods of Construction/Offsite Construction sector.

Please send your CV along with cover letter by email to Orla Lordan at lordano@evolusion.net