FF14 Construction, installation and infrastructure senior constructionengineeringstaff functions

Building Physics Consultant

Also known as: Building physics engineer

Advises on insulation, acoustics, ventilation and moisture behaviour of buildings and tests designs against building physics standards.

The building physics consultant often works as an external specialist alongside architect and structural engineer, with influence beyond their formal position. The distinction from a structural engineer lies in the focus on comfort, health and energy performance rather than strength. Selection often fails on candidates who master the calculation models but lack the translation into understandable advice for architect and client.

Competencies to measure

These are the behavioural and ability constructs in this profile. Each one shows which hrmforce questionnaire measures it.

Competencies to measure	Target level	hrmforce instrument	Assessment method	Behavioural anchor at target level
Safety awareness Competency (50-framework): Discipline Knockout	N5	Big Fifty, Competency Check	Situational Judgement Test	Sets the safety standard for the organisation, makes safety discussable at every level and steers behaviour and culture.
Spatial ability	N4	Ability Scan	Cognitive ability test	Derives the build up of the end product from a two dimensional drawing and reports where parts do not fit.
Discipline and keeping commitments Competency (50-framework): Discipline	N4	Big Fifty, 15PF, 360 Feedback	Personality questionnaire	Commits only to what is feasible, tracks own commitments and informs those involved as soon as a deadline comes under pressure.
Client focus Competency (50-framework): Customer Focus	N4	Big Fifty, Competency Check, 360 Feedback	360-degree feedback	Uncovers the real need behind a client question, makes a fitting proposal and checks after delivery whether it works.
Perseverance Competency (50-framework): Perseverance	N4	Big Fifty, 15PF, Mental Resilience (4C)	Personality questionnaire	Keeps seeking alternative routes on a stalled case and involves others in that search on own initiative.

Short profile

The ten heaviest skills in this profile. The full profile with every skill, behavioural anchor and assessment method is in the download.

T	Skill	Target level	Weight	Knockout	Assessment method
V	Construction craft work	N5	5	yes	Work sample test
G	Safety awareness	N5	5	yes	Situational Judgement Test
V	Reading and applying technical drawings	N4	5	yes	Knowledge test
V	Problem analysis	N5	4	no	Assessment centre
V	Systems thinking	N5	4	no	Work sample test
V	Advisory skill	N5	4	no	Assessment centre
K	Sustainable and energy efficient construction	N5	4	no	Knowledge test
A	Spatial ability	N4	4	no	Cognitive ability test
V	aligning and coordinating	N4	4	no	Assessment centre
G	Discipline and keeping commitments	N4	4	no	Personality questionnaire

See all 23 skills in the full profile

Assessment instruments for this job

12 measurable constructs

Work sample test

Representative work sample under standardized conditions

10 measurable constructs

Knowledge test (client-specific)

Professional knowledge test, customized for each client

9 measurable constructs

Competency Check

Behavioral-Level Competency Assessment

4 measurable constructs

Big Fifty

Personality questionnaire, 150 items, 25 factors

4 measurable constructs

360 Feedback

Multiple assessments based on behavioral anchors

2 measurable constructs

Ability Scan

Aptitude Test: Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning Skills

2 measurable constructs

15PF

Personality Profile, a shorter alternative to the Big Fifty

1 measurable constructs

Structured interview

Behavioral interview with a fixed structure

1 measurable constructs