Project Engineer

Luton Bennett; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy efficiency firm in Bristol is seeking a Project Engineer to design and implement heat recovery systems. This role involves conducting energy audits, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Energy or Mechanical Engineering and have experience in thermal systems and energy efficiency. The position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000, plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Profit Share

Share Options

Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Energy Engineering, Mechanical, or related fields.
• Experience in thermal systems, energy efficiency, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of heat exchanger design, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop heat recovery systems such as economisers and heat pumps.
• Conduct thermal and energy balance calculations for heat recovery.
• Evaluate and select technologies for heat recovery applications.
• Perform energy audits and site assessments to assess current energy usage.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Manage project lifecycle from conceptual design through commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and energy codes.

Skills

Thermal systems

Energy efficiency

Process engineering

Heat exchanger design

Fluid mechanics

Education

Degree in Energy Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Heat exchangers

HVAC systems

Job description

Project Engineer (Mechanical / Chemical / Heat Recovery Projects)

Bristol

£30,000 to £35,000 DOE + Profit Share + Share Options + Benefits

Project Engineer required by an innovative energy efficiency and carbon reduction business that is making a positive impact on the planet. Candidates will hold a mechanical, Energy, chemical degree (or equivalent) and have experience in thermal systems, energy efficiency or process engineering.

The company's products are in use by many well‑known manufacturers and the business is expanding rapidly driven by the increase in global fuel prices. Your role as Project Engineer will be to design, analyse and implement systems that capture and reuse waste heat from industrial, institutional, or energy production processes.

Your work will help directly to improve energy efficiency, reducing operational costs and contributing to the environmental sustainability of installed systems.

The Project Engineer Role:

• Design and develop heat recovery systems such as economisers, heat exchangers, Heat Pumps, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems.
• Conduct thermal and energy balance calculations to identify heat recovery opportunities.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and equipment for heat recovery applications.
• Perform energy audits and site assessments to assess current energy usage and waste heat streams. Conduct thermal and energy balance calculations to identify heat recovery opportunities.
• Collaborate with process engineers, mechanical designers, and contractors to integrate systems into existing operations.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Manage project lifecycle from conceptual design through commissioning and performance validation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, health and safety standards, and energy codes.
• Monitor and report on system performance and recommend optimisations or upgrades.

The Project Engineer:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Energy Engineering, Mechanical, or other related fields.
• Experience in thermal systems, energy efficiency, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of heat exchanger design, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with industrial systems (e.g. boilers, Spray dryers, turbines, HVAC) is advantageous