Job description

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 Junior 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 Junior Mechanical Design Engineer will 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.

Support the preparation of 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

A good 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

Understanding of environmental factors affecting mechanical design

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

Good communication skills – written, oral etc

What can we offer you?

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

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary

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 ( Persons Network) and our 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. and 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 + community), RISE (representing people from backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Professionals