Project Development Engineer

Description:

You will be responsible for developing zero carbon district heating and cooling solutions for large scale developments including HIUs, secondary (in-building) network, heat substations, primary (underground pipe work) network, and the energy centre. This includes end to end lifetime energy and system performance models. The Project Development Engineer is responsible for technical solution from early client engagement stage through business model evaluation and post contract support and will be working closely with the Commercial, Delivery and Operations teams.

Work closely with the project manager and the rest of the project team to ensure projects are delivered on time;
Provide technical solutions that enable zero carbon heat and cooling, considering system lifetime performance and operation
Execute design and technical solutions for grid extensions and connections after system is in place
Ensure engineering solution and design is delivered in line with the performance and business objectives
Manage internal and external stakeholders, client and client's technical advisors, internal and external engineering support, ensuring all deliverables are received in line with the agreed scope of works and verify compliance with project technical specifications or employer's requirements
Ensure engineering solution is taken through the governance process
Ensure engineering solutions achieve carbon and financial performance targets
Assure high safety, regulatory compliance, technical integrity and quality, including required authority approvals
Engage with supply chains and specify best quality materials and equipment
Identify and deliver design improvement opportunities to enhance system performance and profitability.

Knowledge and Skills

Ideally, candidates will be degree qualified in chemical, mechanical, energy or process engineering, with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the field of Engineering, Procurement and Construction. To be successful you should have the following experience:

Engineering degree qualified and minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant field
Design management experience of district heating and cooling systems through all stages including Energy Centres, secondary networks and HIUs / tertiary networks
Good knowledge of typical risks in heat networks and good knowledge of best practice engineering principles that enable high network performance standards
Experience leading technical workstream on projects including managing supply chain, providing project reports, and managing client relationships.
Installation, operational and/or maintenance experience in the context of mechanical systems, especially district heating and cooling networks.
Good understanding of available supply chain in district heating industry including boilers, CHP, Heat Pumps, pumps, heat interface units, underground pipework
Good understanding of low and zero carbon solutions
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and commercial awareness
Excellent organisational skills and a capability to deliver in a dynamic and flexible environment.
Safety conscious approach to work and understanding of design for safe installation, operation, maintenance and customer experience.
Software skills: required: MS Office preferred: EnergyPRO, AutoCAD, Hysopt,
Good knowledge of Building Regulations, Applicable British Standards, Good practice guidelines and Other national standards, regulations and guidelines
Detailed understanding and knowledge of CP1 (2020).
Experience procuring and managing contractors and external designers - preferred
Chartered with relevant professional institution - preferred.
CIBSE CP1 heat network consultant - preferred.For more information on this excellent contract opportunity with our prestigious client please contact the recruitment team on (phone number removed) or apply online & we will get back to you

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