Senior Energy Modeller

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Energy Modeller to join our award-winning Sustainability and Environmental Services team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE . This position is responsible for leading and delivering energy modelling and building physics projects across the Middle East and Europe, providing technical expertise and ensuring high-quality project delivery in support of clients' sustainability, energy efficiency and decarbonisation objectives. We envisage success in this role to include: • Leading and managing energy modelling and building physics projects across the Middle East and Europe. • Providing technical guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality energy modelling and building physics deliverables. • Managing project resources, deliverables and timelines across multiple projects. • Undertaking and reviewing whole-building energy simulations and performance assessments for new-build and existing buildings using IES Virtual Environment (IES VE) . • Conducting detailed energy consumption analysis, cooling load assessments, HVAC performance evaluations and building energy efficiency studies. • Delivering energy efficiency, decarbonisation and building performance studies in line with client requirements, UAE regulations and international sustainability standards. • Supporting green building certifications, including Estidama Pearl Rating System, LEED and other relevant frameworks. • Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders to integrate energy efficiency and building performance strategies into project design and delivery. • Reviewing technical reports, modelling outputs and recommendations to ensure accuracy, compliance and quality. • Supporting technical proposals, client engagement and the development of energy modelling and building physics services. Qualifications To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience , partnered with a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering . An MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering will be considered advantageous. Professional certifications such as ASHRAE BEMP, LEED AP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) or equivalent will be viewed favourably. Extensive hands-on experience in building energy simulation, particularly using IES Virtual Environment (IES VE) , is essential. Job-Specific Competencies • Proven experience in building energy modelling, simulation and building performance analysis, particularly using IES Virtual Environment. • Strong knowledge of building physics, HVAC systems, thermal performance, cooling loads and energy efficiency strategies. • Good understanding of UAE sustainability requirements, particularly Abu Dhabi's Estidama Pearl Rating System, alongside LEED and ASHRAE 90.1 and 62.1 standards. • Experience in energy audits, decarbonisation studies, building commissioning and energy performance optimisation. • Knowledge of daylight/sunlight assessments and microclimate analysis will be advantageous. • Strong project management, technical report-writing, client communication and stakeholder coordination skills. • Working knowledge of Python programming for data analysis and modelling workflows will be beneficial. KEO s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work. We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially. To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience , partnered with a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering . An MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering will be considered advantageous. Professional certifications such as ASHRAE BEMP, LEED AP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) or equivalent will be viewed favourably. Extensive hands-on experience in building energy simulation, particularly using IES Virtual Environment (IES VE) , is essential. Job-Specific Competencies • Proven experience in building energy modelling, simulation and building performance analysis, particularly using IES Virtual Environment. • Strong knowledge of building physics, HVAC systems, thermal performance, cooling loads and energy efficiency strategies. • Good understanding of UAE sustainability requirements, particularly Abu Dhabi's Estidama Pearl Rating System, alongside LEED and ASHRAE 90.1 and 62.1 standards. • Experience in energy audits, decarbonisation studies, building commissioning and energy performance optimisation. • Knowledge of daylight/sunlight assessments and microclimate analysis will be advantageous. • Strong project management, technical report-writing, client communication and stakeholder coordination skills. • Working knowledge of Python programming for data analysis and modelling workflows will be beneficial.