Associate Consultant, Mechanical & Energy Services in London, England at Morris & Spottiswood

We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled Associate Consultant – Mechanical & Energy Services to become a part of CRBN Solutions, the progressive decarbonisation consultancy arm of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, serving clients across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious business at an early stage of its growth journey and play a defining role in establishing and leading our Mechanical, Energy Modelling and Heat Networks capability, growing these services into a core business unit supporting the company’s planned expansion.

As part of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, we are dedicated to developing tailored carbon reduction solutions for the built environment. Additionally, our expertise extends to corporate solutions, encompassing net-zero strategies and comprehensive carbon reduction initiatives for businesses

The Role

As an Associate Consultant – Mechanical & Energy Services, your role will encompass being responsible for a range of Mechanical Engineering and Energy services, strategically guiding clients towards their decarbonisation targets. This involves meticulous consideration of operational and embodied carbon implications, minimising construction stage impacts, and spearheading the mechanical discipline. Your expertise will span various sectors, which may include Education, Healthcare, Financial and Defence sectors, as well as Commercial Offices, Retail, and Production and Manufacturing. Here, you'll bring forth innovative, value-driven solutions, cementing client relationships as a natural outcome of your exceptional interpersonal skills. While you excel as a collaborative team player, your capacity for independent judgment will be crucial, allowing you to navigate complex scenarios with confidence.

Your proficiency in communication, both written and verbal, is pivotal, especially as you engage in technical discussions and liaise with clients. This proficiency, coupled with your persuasive and professional approach, underpins your effectiveness as a consultant. Your entrepreneurial mindset ensures that you proactively seek innovative solutions and capitalise on emerging opportunities. You will be expected to establish, recruit and develop the future Mechanical & Energy Services team, growing the discipline in line with the company's strategic expansion plans. Initially, you will act as both technical lead and delivery specialist, before building and leading a dedicated team as the discipline grows. A dedication to personal and professional development is highly valued, affirming your commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements.

Personal Attributes

Successful candidates will be expected to consistently behave and interact in line with the values of the business (Aim High, Act Responsibly, Value People), while growing and leading their team, setting objectives and developing people, with the aim of providing a high-quality service to both internal and external clients.

You will have a proven track record in profitable and quality-led contracts. This role demands strong leadership, adept problem-solving, and precise time management. Effective communication, both written and verbal, is crucial for internal and external interactions. You should excel in client collaboration, consistently meeting expectations and driving business success.

Collaborative teamwork is essential, but you should also be self-assured in independent decision-making. A persuasive and professional approach, along with an entrepreneurial mindset, is a must. As you progress, a commitment to self-improvement and a passion for lifelong learning are highly valued.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) with relevant professional institution.
• Demonstrable experience in mechanical/building services engineering design and delivery.
• Low carbon heat expertise, including heat pump and building electrification solutions.
• Practical experience in carbon reduction from concept through to implementation.
• Experience in undertaking building performance and operational energy modelling to support decarbonisation strategies
• Proficiency in using energy modelling software (IES VE, DesignBuilder, or similar).
• Experience of heat network feasibility studies, concept design and techno-economic assessment.
• Able to take full responsibility for producing, checking and approving engineering reports, designs, drawings, technical specifications.
• Strong report-writing and client-facing skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Domestic and Non-Domestic Retrofit standards (PAS 2035/2038 or similar).
• Experience mentoring, managing or developing technical staff.
• Ability to coordinate and engage with clients and key stakeholders.
• Able to manage projects from inception to completion and manage risk.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Experience contributing to business development, bids and fee proposals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements (Office attendance will fluctuate depending on business needs)
• Car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance couple cover (BUPA)
• 5% Employers pension contribution
• Second opinion private GP services
• EAP programme
• Employee benefits portal
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual holidays: 25 days plus 8 public & additional half day for birthday

Successful candidates will also

• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Be fully IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Why Join Us?

CRBN Solutions is at an exciting stage of growth, with ambitious plans to significantly expand its consultancy offering over the coming years. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape and lead a key technical discipline from an early stage.

Valuing People

CRBN Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind.

Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and educationCifas Notice

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