At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative energy solutions and contribute to groundbreaking projects.
- Company: Join Vital Energi, a leader in renewable energy infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, 25 days holiday, and gym access.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's Net Zero targets while growing your career.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering; design experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a number of Mechanical Design Engineers to join our growing teams based in our London, Blackburn and Glasgow office. We are currently looking for:
- Intermediate Design Engineers
- Senior Design Engineers
- Principal Design Engineers
About the role:
As part of the Engineering Design team you will be involved in producing a broad range of conceptual to fully detailed designs covering things such as District and Communal Heating Systems, Energy Centres, Trigeneration Solutions and Heat Pumps. Due to the nature of the role you will be involved in projects at a variety of stages and locations utilising a range of technologies requiring initial conceptual work, site investigations, surveys, client meetings, project submissions and presentations.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the design of distributed energy schemes, energy centres, district heating networks and other major projects
- Interpreting, appraising and documenting client requirements
- Carrying out calculations, equipment selection and process operation
- Producing schematics and detailed drawings
- Maintaining an awareness of cost implications within the design process
- Dealing with design issues and minimising their impact
- Ensuring compliance with CDM requirements and in-house processes
- Conducting HAZOP studies and Risk Assessments
- Assisting in specifying mechanical aspects for tendering works
What you will need:
- Educated to at least HNC/HND level in Mechanical, Building Services or similar Engineering discipline
- Preferably educated to Degree level
- Design experience in at least one of the following fields: Building Services, CHP, Boilers/Heating, HVAC, Steam, Air Handling, Cooling, Renewable Energy (e.g. Solar or Heat Pumps), or similar
- Competent in AutoCAD
- Full UK manual driving licence
The Company:
Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced 1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.
The Package:
- Salary negotiable DOE
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays
- Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
- Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
- Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
- Discounted gym membership across the UK
- EV charging points where possible
- Cycle to work scheme
Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.
Mechanical Design Engineer employer: Vital Energi
Vital Energi is an exceptional employer that prioritises health and safety while fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact across diverse construction projects in the South Region, supported by a commitment to employee growth and continuous improvement. With a focus on promoting a positive safety culture and compliance with industry standards, Vital Energi offers a rewarding environment for professionals passionate about driving change in low carbon energy solutions.
