Energy Systems Design Engineer – CHP, BESS & Gen

Edina; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave plus local Stat1

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Company pension scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training investment

Job summary

Edina in Manchester, UK is hiring a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of energy projects from concept to commissioning.

The role focuses on CHP, Tri-Generation and Battery Energy Storage System installations, delivering megawatt‑scale solutions with safety and quality at the core.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage design documentation, and drive efficient, cost‑effective designs for sustainable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of technical management experience delivering energy projects.
• Experience in power generation, pipework and ventilation design.
• CDM and health & safety awareness and compliance.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of energy projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop pipework, HVAC and ventilation layouts for CHP, TriGen and BESS systems.
• Produce technical documentation: specifications, P&IDs, calculations and design reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, suppliers and clients to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Energy project management

Power generation knowledge

Pipework design

CDM & health & safety

AutoCAD 3D

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/D or degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edina in Manchester, UK is hiring a Mechanical Design / Process Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of energy projects from concept to commissioning.

The role focuses on CHP, Tri-Generation and Battery Energy Storage System installations, delivering megawatt‑scale solutions with safety and quality at the core.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage design documentation, and drive efficient, cost‑effective designs for sustainable energy projects.