Building Services Engineer

Pallot Cook Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Chartered Mechanical Engineer to join their mission of decarbonizing educational spaces. In this hands-on role, you will design and implement low-carbon heating systems, ensuring they align with Passivhaus standards. Your expertise will be vital in conducting assessments, sizing equipment, and mentoring others in energy efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on sustainability in schools while collaborating with architects and clients. If you are passionate about creating sustainable solutions and have the skills to drive change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Proficient in building services design and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver mechanical building services systems for school retrofits.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and collaborate with architects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Heat Loss Calculations

Sustainability Practices

Collaboration

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

IES

Hevacomp

PHPP

CAD

Job description

Position: Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Location: London Waterloo / hybrid.

Purpose: Your expertise will directly contribute to decarbonising schools.

Our client, RAFT: Retrofit Action for Tomorrow, is looking for a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with expertise in building services design to support the development of low-carbon heating systems for school retrofit projects. From on-site assessments to delivering cost-effective solutions, you’ll ensure systems like heat pumps, MVHR, and hot water systems integrate seamlessly into retrofit designs while aligning with Passivhaus standards.

This is a unique chance to be part of impactful projects that are decarbonizing schools and transforming educational spaces. It is a hands-on role where you’ll tackle heat loss calculations, equipment and pipework sizing, and collaborate with architects and building managers to deliver sustainable solutions that make a real impact.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver mechanical building services systems, including heat pumps, MVHR, and hot water systems.
• Conduct heat loss calculations, equipment sizing, and pipework design using tools like IES, Hevacomp, and PHPP.
• Visit schools to assess feasibility, integration, and affordability of designs.
• Collaborate with architects and clients, mentoring others on mechanical services and energy efficiency.
• Consider electrical capacity for heat pumps including load testing. Ability to complete PV assessments and lighting design is desirable.

Qualifications:

• A Chartered Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years’ experience.
• Proficient in IES, Hevacomp, PHPP, and CAD.
• Experienced in heat loss calculations, equipment sizing, and mechanical services design.
• Familiar with Passivhaus standards (we will support this knowledge development).
• Practical, collaborative, and passionate about sustainability.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Industries: Architecture and Planning and Engineering Services