Mechanical Design Engineer Placement (1 Year)
Application Deadline: 9 March 2026
Department: Underfloor
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Alternative Heat Head Office
Reporting To: Design Engineer
Description
Role Overview: To design and develop efficient and sustainable underfloor heating and heat pump systems for residential and commercial buildings. The role involves working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver bespoke heating solutions that meet regulatory standards and client expectations.
Job Title | Mechanical Design Engineer (1 Year)
Location | Head Office, Banbridge
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Design Engineer
What You'll be Doing
Experienced in the design and development of underfloor heating and heat pump systems, including pipe layout planning (zoning, spacing and circuit lengths), heat loss calculations, and full system design using CAD and simulation software. Skilled in selecting appropriate products and technologies to meet project requirements, producing detailed technical drawings, schematics, installation guides, bills of materials and performance reports. Proficient in liaising with clients, consultants and contractors to support specifications, providing technical assistance during installation and commissioning, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations and industry standards, maintaining accurate project documentation, and contributing to the development of standardised design tools while keeping up to date with emerging renewable heating technologies.
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