We’re hiring - Lead Computational Designer
Beyond Carbon Associates is a design and engineering consultancy established in 2022 with a mission to make low-energy, healthy buildings the norm in the UK. We are Passivhaus designers, architectural physicists, engineers, creators and innovators, using our technical wisdom to engineer excellent, beyond zero-carbon buildings.
We are now looking for a computational designer to join our growing team.
Role Description
The Lead Computational Designer will work on a variety of projects, applying expertise in sustainable building design and energy performance optimisation.
Main responsibilities include:
Computational design and analysis
Lead 3D modelling on Rhino and visual programming on Grasshopper across live project work, including scripting in Python and/or C# within visual programming environments
Prepare and manage analysis models and optimisation studies
Rapid prototyping for our developer clients, such as multi-modal performance assessment workflows integrating PHPP, Part O compliance and daylight analysis
Software Development
Research and develop computational approaches to project-specific design challenges
Develop and customise bespoke computational tools and plugins
Drive interoperability between multiple software platforms and building design tools, defining data standards and model exchange protocols - Software integration (IES / Revit / IFC / Speckle workflows)
Author and document reusable computational scripts and plugins to accelerate design and analysis cycles
Lead on development of software for commercial release outside Beyond Carbon
Technical leadership
Provide technical leadership to the computational design team, setting standards and mentoring individuals
Drive the general development of the team’s capabilities through individual learning and shared practice
Mentor and upskill team members in computational methods; establish best-practice guidelines and internal training resources
Represent the future of design both internally across Beyond Carbon and externally to clients and collaborators
Contribute to practice R&D initiatives, identifying emerging tools and methodologies that improve design outcomes
Collaboration and delivery
Work closely with engineers, architects and clients to integrate computational methods into project delivery, from early in the concept design stage through to detailed design analysis at later stages
Contribute to live project work to meet the broader goals of the team and the wider company
Lead multi-disciplinary collaborations with other Beyond Carbon project teams
Prepare reports and presentations to communicate computational work on projects clearly and effectively
Translate complex simulation outputs into design-legible feedback for architects and engineers at all project stages
Deliver computational workflows on complex or large-scale projects
Your qualifications and experience:
Degree qualified in relevant subject – engineering or physics preferred
Certified Passivhaus Designer / Consultant preferred
At least 2 years' experience in a similar role is preferrable, although we are open to all applicants who believe they can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience
The full job spec is available here.
Application process:
To apply: Please submit your CV with a small selection of case studies showcasing your experience and a short (1 x side of A4) cover letter explaining why you are the person for this role and confirming you have the right to work in the UK. Aplications should be made by email to: info@beyondcarbon.uk, by Friday 11th September.
Shortlisting: We will shortlist candidates w/c 14th September, and arrange Stage 1 interviews from that week onwards. However exceptional candidates may be interviewed sooner, so early applications are advised.
Stage 1 is a short Teams conversation to get to know you and your motivations for applying whilst we review your application details together.
Stage 2 is a longer Teams / in-person competency interview consisting of technical and knowledge-based questions. This may include a presentation or work-related task.
Important note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and - if invited to first stage interview - will be required to provide proof of this.
Dates:
Apply by Friday 11th September 2026
First stage interviews will commence w/c 14th September, early applications are advised.