Associate Mechanical Engineer

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have an exciting new opportunity for an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer interested in the development of renewable heat and thermal energy efficiency projects. Our Carbon Shift consulting business is focussed on the delivery of realisable climate action and net zero plans and is supported by delivery capability in heat decarbonisation, regeneration, Facilities Management, Project delivery, EV’s, smart buildings and renewables.

Carbon Shift has developed a strong expertise and client base around net zero and energy transition and is now moving expand this offer into offering solutions to the broader climate adaptation and resilience challenge. Role focus This role will sit within the design engineering leadership team and will focus on steering the engineering and design development of commercial heat pump applications, HVAC systems improvements and controls, working alongside electrical energy engineers and analysts to deliver low-carbon retrofit solutions.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in building services engineering and will have a keen appetite to help develop junior Engineers and pioneer low-carbon retrofits.  Key activities Support  the overall leadership of the team, maintaining a strong comradery, motivation, loyalty and productivity amongst colleagues and peers

Oversee the preparation of design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD, REVIT and Navisworks Lead the preparation of thermal energy simulation models, utilising proprietary software, such as IES VE, Hysopt and EnergyPRO (note work toward etc.)Prepare calculations and engineering analysis for the purpose of validating simulation models, confirming systems design requirements and performances Lead market research to identify new and emerging technology / design innovations and assess suitability for application to projects

Support technical options appraisals to qualify / quantify best available techniques

Prepare design / functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes

Lead / contribute to Design Stage Reports and associated customer-facing documents

Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs prepared

With support from colleagues, understand and account for applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements associated with design processes and outputs With support from colleagues, understand and account for physical and environmental constraints associated with design processes and outputs

Where applicable, work alongside BIM specialists to provide relevant modelling/design information

Undertake non-invasive engineering surveys to support design processes

Interpret survey information from others and accommodate within design

Undertake technical support during construction and commissioning phases Skills, qualifications & experience Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in a relevant engineering subject

Affiliation with an Engineering Council registered Institution Working within a multidisciplinary design team on multimillion pound commercial MEP projects

Experience in the development and design of commercial and industrial HVAC systems between RIBA Stages 1 – 4

Working on heating, cooling and ventilation plant design

An advanced level of understanding of building services (mechanical) design

Strong knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations. Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT What can we offer you?  On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 5% bonus

Share scheme

One paid professional membership Private health insurance

Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts  Cycle to work scheme  Holiday…