Mechanical Design Lead

18 hours ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Naked Energy Ltd Full time
About Naked Energy Ltd

We are a UK-based cleantech business operating globally, with a mission to change energy for good by facilitating the transition to a zero-carbon future. Our innovative solar thermal technologies enable the decarbonisation of heat and hot water.

Our core offering is Virtu, a unique solar technology that has consistently exceeded expectations in terms of energy density and recognition from CIBSE, Shell, BEIS, and the European Institute of Innovation.

We are currently at the start of an exciting period of growth following a successful Series B fundraise, and we're looking to expand our talented teams. We're proud of the people we have in the company, and we're excited to bring in additional individuals that we can support and develop as the company grows.

Working with us will provide you with exposure to high-profile clients, collaboration with engaging, knowledgeable, and supportive colleagues, and a strong network of partners all passionate about tackling climate change and committed to sustainability.

We welcome everyone to build a diverse and inclusive community within Naked Energy. Our goal is to provide an open and positive working environment that encourages individuals to utilise their experiences and perspectives to help change energy for good.

Purpose of Role:

Naked Energy is seeking an experienced mechanical, HVAC, or building services engineer to lead the design of renewable heating systems on commercial and industrial buildings. The designed systems will comprise Naked Energy's Virtu solar heat and power technology, which may be paired with heat pumps, thermal storage, PV, and other low-carbon technologies to provide low-carbon and carbon-free energy systems for C&I clients.

The successful candidate will lead a small team, responsible for design projects from conception to completion, drawing in external engineers from electrical, structural, and other disciplines as required. They will prepare costed designs of renewable heat and power systems, including P&ID designs, roof layouts of solar arrays, key component sizing and selection, demand and generation calculations, structural roof- and wind-loading analysis, cost engineering, CAD design, and construction phase planning.

They will pay close attention to health and safety aspects of the design and be comfortable signing off designs for which Naked Energy has design liability.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Design safe, reliable, and economical renewable heating systems to meet the contractual scope of work and comply with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Lead and grow a team of (presently) three engineers.
  • Sign off of all design work.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Work alongside engineers, architects, and other groups to develop design briefs.
  • Work to and uphold the highest health and safety standards.
  • Present to clients, delivery partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Feed back to product and software teams to propose product improvements that can improve system performance and better fulfil client needs.
  • Work closely with Naked Energy's commercial team to provide technical support and promote deal flow.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 10 years + in M&E design engineering.
  • Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Confident performing and signing off designs up to RIBA stage 4 and beyond.
  • Experience in engineering drawing and design tools (e.g. Auto CAD).
  • Experience in HVAC and/or building services.
  • Knowledge of standards and regulations relevant to heating and electrical systems for commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Experience working with clients, architects, other engineering disciplines, and construction companies.

Desirable: Experience in solar or other renewables.

Remuneration: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum.

Benefits:

  • Employee Share options.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • 25 days holiday + day off on your birthday.
  • Enhanced company maternity/paternity pay.
  • Paid time off for volunteering.
  • Private Health Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes.


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