Hays Building Services, the UK’s leading recruitment consultancy specialising in building services jobs, has seen the demand for professionals with skills and experience in sustainability and energy efficiency grow over the last few years.
As a result of an increased focus on sustainability, career options are opening up for those thinking of entering the industry and those already working within engineering.
“It is an exciting time to enter the engineering profession as the industry has an important part to play in reducing the carbon emissions of new and existing buildings and in reaching energy efficiency targets,” attests Stephen Matthews, Chief Executive of the CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers).
The CIBSE has responded to this demand by establishing a register of Low Carbon Consultants (LCCs) to provide the industry with a supply of professionals whose competence in low carbon design and operation has been tested and registered.
The register is open to all professionals in the construction and engineering industry who want to offer low carbon and energy efficiency services, and can prove their competence before taking the LCC training and examination.
An LCC advises on both the design and operation of commercial buildings to the highest energy efficiency standard and that this ensures compliance with Part L and with certification requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Sustainability is a key issue within the building services industry and professionals need to make sure that they are fully equipped to work to current and upcoming regulations.
"Professionals with LCC status can expect to earn up to 10% more than those without it, plus they will possess specialist skills which will allow them to pick and choose between companies. This register is a great idea to ensure that low carbon skills are recognised and rewarded,” adds Mike McNally, UK Manager of Hays Building Services.
Hays Building Services, one of the UK’s leading recruitment consultancies, has worked in partnership with the CIBSE for over 10 years.
For further information about the CIBSE, visit www.cibse.org.