Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Overview

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in the UK and Ireland’s commercial decarbonisation sector. At Alternative Heat, we are at the forefront of innovative, sustainable building solutions. As a leader in the design, development, and delivery of off‑site prefabricated energy systems, we take pride in offering groundbreaking decarbonisation solutions across Ireland, the UK and Europe. As part of our mission to drive the transition to renewable and low‑carbon energy solutions, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.

As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role within our growing Design Team, based at our Banbridge Head Office. You will take ownership of mechanical designs from concept through to commissioning, working closely with fabrication, project management and commissioning teams to ensure seamless delivery. You will be involved in the design of commercial decarbonising solutions across a diverse portfolio of sectors, while also mentoring junior engineers and helping to shape best practice within the team.

• Managing the design delivery for decarbonising a range of commercial projects.
• Delivering mechanical designs including schematics, calculations, plant selections, bills of materials and project specifications.
• Developing and validating BMS control strategies, from design through to on‑site verification.

To apply please click on the link provided or reach out to Nicola Hyland (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist).

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat has established itself as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast, our 8.5‑acre Head Office and fabrication facilities are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m of workshop floor area, providing an ideal factory construction environment reflected in the high‑quality solutions we offer.

We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.