Mechanical Design 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 Mechanical Design Engineer interested in decarbonisation projects to join our Carbon Shift business unit.

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.

Key activities

The Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of renewable heat and thermal energy efficiency projects. This role will focus on 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.  

• To prepare mechanical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks, taking RIBA 1 concepts to RIBA 4 technical design
• To prepare design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD, REVIT and Navisworks
• To prepare 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
• Work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with electrical, structural / civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs
• Support 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

• An advanced level of understanding of building services (mechanical) design
• Good 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
• Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
• A good understanding of legislation, regulations and standards applicable to HVAC design, ideally specific to low-carbon heating / cooling
• Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
• Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
• Aware of and follow quality assurance processes
• A good understanding of the integration of controls in HVAC and control strategies
• Knowledge of heat pumps and refrigeration technology application
• Understanding of environmental factors affecting mechanical design
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral etc.
• Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
• Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
• Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT
• Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
• Understanding of environmental factors affecting electrical design
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral etc

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary 
• 5% bonus
• Private health

• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
• Gym membership discounts  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Holiday purchase scheme 
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year 

• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.  

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.