Senior Building Performance Modelling Engineer – Glasgow Office
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Senior Building Performance Modelling Engineer – Glasgow Office
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Hiring: Senior Building Performance Modelling Engineer
Due to continued growth, we are increasing our Building Performance Modelling team based in our Glasgow office. We would like to hear from candidates who are interested in further developing their career in Building Performance Modelling and Sustainability within the built environment.
DSSR is an independent firm of building services design engineers and technical specialists working across the built environment. We help our clients solve their most complex challenges as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world. We offer our clients the innovation and technical know-how to deliver their projects on schedule, on budget, and without compromise.
Our Building Performance Modelling & Sustainability teams are embedded within our integrated engineering design team, which delivers complete building services engineering solutions for projects of all types.
Working as a key member of our experienced Building Performance Modelling team, you will assist with the development of energy, decarbonisation and sustainability strategies for new-build and existing buildings, supporting our Building Services Engineers and Sustainability Specialists.
You will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge of the various environmental systems for buildings, undertake assessments, provide sustainability advice, and visit sites to see work being undertaken—all whilst working towards professional membership.
The IES-VE tool is central to the role, and as such, experience using this integrated analysis tool is desirable. An understanding of Part L / Section 6 assessments, climate-based daylighting analysis, operational energy calculation using TM54, decarbonisation studies, and sustainability rating tools (such as BREEAM and NABERS will also be beneficial.
Candidates should possess:
- BSc/MSc or BEng / MEng in a subject related to the Built Environment or Engineering.
- 2+ years knowledge and experience of building physics, particularly relating to heat transfer, energy, thermal comfort and natural ventilation.
- Experience working with IES-VE software
- • Low Carbon Energy Assessor accreditation for Non-domestic Buildings using the IES VE software
- Excellent communication skills with a positive and flexible attitude
- Enthusiasm for a career in sustainable building design, underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work
- Analytical thought process
- Creative approach to problem-solving
- Aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive
- Organised and methodical in your approach to managing your tasks and priorities,
- A drive to meet deadlines and a close appreciation of the commercial factors which affect design solutions
Closing date: Friday, 19th December 2025.
DSSR Bikeathon Raises £1,280 for Overgate Hospice
10 November 2025
We’re pleased to share that our recent Bikeathon raised an incredible £1,280 for Overgate Hospice.
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Cheque Presentation to Overgate Hospice
We are very pleased to share that our recent Bikeathon raised an incredible £1,280 for the Overgate Hospice!
Our efforts were in support of Overgate’s ‘Big Build Appeal’, which will help to fund a much-needed new in-patient unit, ensuring patients and families receive the dignity, comfort, and care they deserve.
We’re delighted to be delivering the MEP detailed design for this inspiring project — and grateful for the chance to support it beyond the drawing board.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, and cheered us on — your support made this achievement possible. Overgate Hospice does vital work and we’re proud to support them, both through our design work and our fundraising efforts.