Principal Building Physics Engineer

Principal Building Physics Engineer focuses on leading the technical delivery of building physics workstreams across large and complex projects.

What the role involves

• Leading the technical delivery of building physics workstreams across large and complex projects.
• Overseeing dynamic modelling (IES-VE, TAS, DesignBuilder) including thermal, energy, daylight, overheating, natural ventilation, and comfort analysis.
• Review energy strategies, operational energy assessments (TM54), embodied carbon considerations, and net-zero design solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on façade performance, passive design strategies, solar control, and building fabric optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations (Part L, TM52/TM59, EPC requirements).
• Work closely with Stantec's MEP, Architecture, Sustainability, and Digital Engineering teams to embed building physics into integrated design solutions.

Skills and requirements

• Strong technical understanding of passive design, low-carbon buildings, façade performance and dynamic environmental behaviour.
• Demonstrable project leadership experience and ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Degree (and ideally MSc/MEng) in Building Physics, Mechanical/Environmental Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related field.
• The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• Across our Buildings & Sustainability teams, we design high-performing, low-carbon, human-centred environments.