Intermediate Design Engineer

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Job description

Intermediate Design Engineer

Company Overview

Our client is the one of the UKs largest providers of district heating and cooling projects, a crucial technology to assist in the reduction of carbon emissions through provided locally sourced heating and hot water.

By 2050, The Committee on Climate Change estimate that around 18% of UK heat will need to come from heat networks if the UK is to meet its carbon targets cost-effectively. As an Intermediate Design Engineer, you'll help play a crucial role in the development of major projects in this field.

On top of that, it's a great place to work. The business consistently ranks as one of the top employers in the UK making it an incredible place to further your career.

Responsibilities

* Undertaking designs and design review of district energy systems at all stages from inception through to commercial operation. Also assisting in design, approvals and handover/adoption process for district energy assets.

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Undertaking modelling of the technical and commercial aspects of district energy plant operations including development of load assessments and plant selection strategies.

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Supporting commercial, project delivery and operations teams in management of client and contractor relationships.

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Undertaking site inspections, snagging and witness of commissioning for assets being built ahead of adoption or handover from contractor.

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Providing advice and assistance to commercial, project delivery and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.

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Assisting in the preparation of project budgets and estimates.

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Assisting in ensuring that all generation plant and distribution network designs meet operational requirements and maximise whole life value.

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Assisting in development of site-specific energy strategy and coordinated design of energy centre and district heating and cooling projects.

Requirements

* Professional membership of industry related body / working towards Chartered Engineering level

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Proven experience in designing district energy project, ideally combined heat and power and district heating projects, including commissioning

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Track record in effective management of project finances and delivering projects to budget and program

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Knowledge of project management and contract management procedures.

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Appreciation of commercial and planning / policy context surrounding energy in the UK

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Appreciation of business models and financial modelling techniques for CHP/district heating projects

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Good mechanical, chemical, electrical, process or energy engineering related degree, ideally with a post graduate qualification in renewable energy systems, district heating or similar

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Experience in the use of packaged software tools such as EnergPro, Termis, Hysopt, AutoCAD, GIS

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A good technical understanding of a wide range of low carbon technologies associated with district heating projects as building effective building interfaces

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Experience in design of mechanical systems such as combined heat and power (CHP), boilers, pumping and ventilation systems

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Experience of underground pipework systems and other utilities

Rewards

* £45,000 - £50,000 starting salary.

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10% pension

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Life assurance

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Flexible working

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25 days holidays + bank holidays