Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more ...
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
Join our L&Q Energy Team at L&Q:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Energy Team in role of Design Engineer to support and develop the project delivery, technical capability, and profitability for L&Q Energy.
With a rapidly expanding heat customer portfolio, growing from 6,500 heat customers to in excess of 30,000 over the next few years this a really exciting time to join L&Q Energy! To ensure we meet the needs and expectations of our growing customer base, and successfully deliver our vision of being a first class heat provider, the team will continue to grow, so offering ample opportunities for personal development and career progression. The successful candidate will get to be a part of this exciting journey!
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your impact in the role:
We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in District Heating, Building services, and plumbing systems, and be responsible for ensuring that our building systems are designed, installed, and maintained to meet the highest standards of efficiency and safety.
What you'll bring:
* Ensure our District Heating systems are designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with industry standards and building codes.
* Review and check mechanical design drawings; prepare high-level design sketches and indicative schematics if required.
* Perform and manage regular system inspections to identify and address any issues or inefficiencies.
* Work with contractors to develop maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure that all systems are properly maintained.
* Manage contractors and vendors to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
* Collaborate with project teams to coordinate building services with other aspects of the construction process.
* Respond to emergency calls and provide prompt resolution of any system failures.
* Keep up-to-date with industry developments and new technologies to ensure that our building services are always state-of-the-art.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical & Building Services Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience as a Building Services Engineer, with a strong focus on District Heating, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
* Excellent technical knowledge of building systems and related codes and regulations.
* Strong communication and project management skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email
About L&Q:
We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.
At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.
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