Lead Mechanical Engineer (District Heating)

Description

• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable outcomes.
• Manage and mentor a growing mechanical engineering team.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design reviews, and ensure compliance with CIBSE CP1 and industry best practice.
• Support business development, proposals, and client engagement.
• Oversee technical delivery, budgets, and client objectives from concept to completion.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects focused on district heating and low-carbon energy systems.

Requirements

We’re looking for an experienced Associate Mechanical Engineer with a passion for district heating and communal energy systems. You’ll lead the design, delivery, and optimisation of heat networks, from energy centres to secondary connections, while mentoring engineers and shaping the future direction of the mechanical discipline.

• Strong understanding of CIBSE CP1 and relevant UK regulations.
• Proven experience with energy centres, secondary networks, and customer connections.
• 10+ years in mechanical building services and heat network design and delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

• Work within an inclusive, flexible environment that values collaboration and wellbeing.
• Access structured career progression and opportunities to influence strategic growth.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance