Graduate Development Engineer – Design Engineer – London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Graduate Development Engineer to join their Engineering Development Team in London. The role involves supporting growth in district heating and cooling schemes through feasibility studies, energy modelling, and technical appraisals. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a keen interest in energy-saving technologies, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering Degree (minimum 2:1).
• Experience with AutoCAD and Excel.
• Understanding of the decentralised energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility studies and energy modelling.
• Conduct techno-economic appraisals for district heating networks.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams on large construction projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem-solving

Engineering calculations

Interest in fluid dynamics

Education

BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering Degree

MEng / MSc Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

EnergyPro

Termis

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Client:

Phoenix Resourcing Services

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

A Graduate Development Engineer is sought to join the Engineering Development Team. The team supports the Business development team to ensure growth of our existing district heating and district cooling schemes, as well as securing new schemes through tenders or direct engagement with developers.

The Graduate Development Engineer will support the team in carrying out the following activities:

1. Feasibility studies
2. Energy and Hydraulic modelling
3. Techno-economic appraisal for district heating and cooling networks throughout the UK.

Specific Requirements

• BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering Degree (or similar, minimum of a 2:1 standard).
• Experience of AutoCAD.
• Experience with Excel.
• An understanding of the decentralised energy industry.
• A good understanding and ideally ability to carry out energy, hydraulic and techno-economic modelling.
• An understanding of concept design of energy centre (e.g., heat pumps, boilers, chillers) and district heating network installations.
• An understanding of sizing and specifying heating and cooling generation plant for district heating.
• A basic knowledge of relevant standards and an ability to seek, understand, and utilise industry knowledge effectively.
• Ideally, previous experience working with multidisciplinary teams on large construction projects.

General Requirements

• An attention to detail and a high standard of verbal and written skills.
• A team player with the ability to self-manage and develop projects from an outline brief and specification.
• A keen interest in CHP and Heat Pumps installations, district energy networks, and energy-saving technology.
• A natural aptitude for engineering calculations, analysis, and problem solving.
• An interest in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, energy transfer, and stress analysis.
• Project document control & management in line with the company's Quality Management System.
• Operate within and adhere to the company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Desirable

• MEng / MSc Mechanical Engineering Degree (or similar).
• Supplementary safety and industry-specific training (such as CSCS card, IOSH, CIBSE courses).
• Experience with modelling software like EnergyPro, Termis, AutoCAD, etc.
• Knowledge of relevant CIBSE Guides, CP1, British Standards, BSRIA, IGEM, and other industry publications.
• Understanding of the Construction & Design Management Regulations 2015.
• Ability to size and specify major plant such as boilers, CHP engines, pumps, heat exchangers, and chillers.