Greggs Distribution Centre Kettering Under Construction

Greggs Distribution Centre Kettering Under Construction

by | Jun 24, 2025 | Blog

Construction is underway on Greggs’ 311,551 sq ft National Distribution Centre at Tritax Big Box Development’s Tritax Park Kettering.

Hannan Associates are providing Building Services Engineering consultancy for the new chilled & ambient facility and have been supporting Tritax Big Box with the wider development plans for the business park since 2019.

Set to complete in September 2025 and become fully operational in 2027, the facility marks a significant step forward in Greggs’ long-term growth plans.  The new distribution hub will significantly enhance Greggs’ operational capabilities by providing a streamlined system for distributing its goods.

The Design

The facility is being constructed with a strong emphasis on sustainability to align with Greggs’  aspirations.  It will be built to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard, with an EPC A rating, and will meet Net Zero Carbon in Construction requirements.

The design of the facility needed to be futureproofed to allow Greggs to extend the facility in the future therefore the MEP services and on plot infrastructure have been designed to allow this expansion to be undertaken with limited impact.

The MEP services routing within the warehouse area have been designed to co-ordinate with the critical dimensions and setting out needed for the Greggs’ automation system.

A lower GWP refrigerant has been incorporated into the office heating & cooling systems. Passive design measures were adopted at early stages to ensure the roof mounted photovoltaic array did not exceed the limits imposed by the local network.

Both Greggs and Tritax Big Box Developments are committed to integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices, which are becoming increasingly important in the industry.

We are working alongside Stephen George Architects, Trinity Property Consultants, Framptons, EDP UK, Feasibility Ltd, WSP UK and Ridge on the project design team.

Tritax Park Kettering

Tritax Park Kettering, the location of the new Greggs NDC, offers a strategic advantage for logistics operations.

The park extends to a total of 136 acres and benefits from outline planning permission for 2.3 million sq ft of logistics space. Located directly alongside the A14 “Trans-European” freight route at Junction 9, it offers excellent connectivity to the UK motorway and trunk road network.

This location is particularly advantageous for Greggs, as it allows for optimal distribution routes and reduced transportation times, which are essential for maintaining product freshness and quality and reducing costs.

The Hannan Industrial team have supported clients with the development of over five million square feet of industrial and logistics space. For a chat about how we can help your future project please get in touch ……..

 

Andrew Carrington

Andrew Carrington

Director

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

Tritax Park, Kettering

Weston M6, Crewe

LOC8 Maidstone

Approval for Affordable Homes at New Bailey, Salford

Approval for Affordable Homes at New Bailey, Salford

by | May 28, 2025 | Blog

Image Courtesy of ECF.

The latest and final residential scheme at New Bailey, Salford has secured planning permission. 

The scheme is set to deliver 189 affordable homes and once complete will take the total number of new homes delivered at New Bailey to 1,000. The development will sit amongst five other residential schemes, including: the three blocks at The Slate Yard; Novella; and Plot C2 which is currently under construction.

ECF are delivering the scheme as part of the wider £1bn regeneration of Salford Central. ECF is a joint venture between Muse, Legal & General and Homes England, in conjunction with Salford City Council.

Hannan Associates are very happy to be a part of the team working alongside Hawkins/Brown, Buro Four, DPP Planning, Walker Sime, Renaissance, Design Fire Consultants, Project Four, WSP and Re-form Landscape Architects. 

 

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Hannan Associate’s Appointment

The Hannan residential team are providing Building Services Engineering consultancy services including:

  • Early-stage technical review and development of plant space options &
    requirements
  • Utilities coordination based on proposal to connect to existing
    infrastructure installed under the Phase 1 (C1 Novella) works. 
  • Building Regulations Part L Design Stage Compliance Assessments
  • Building Regulations Part O Limiting Overheating Analysis
  • TM54 Operational Energy calculations
  • Ongoing site inspections & reporting during the construction period

 

If you would like to talk to us about a future project please give us a call or drop us an email….

 

 

Andrew Carrington

Andrew Carrington

Director

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

Cross Lane Salford

Novella, New Bailey

The Slate Yard, New Bailey

Blackpool Civil Service Hub Now Complete

Blackpool Civil Service Hub Now Complete

by | May 19, 2025 | Blog

Image Courtesy of Joel Chester Fildes

Vinci Building have completed work on the new, £100m office building in Blackpool, which forms part of the third phase of the Talbot Gateway regeneration scheme led by Muse.

The seven storey, 215,000 sq ft office building is now home to over 3000 staff from the Department of Work and Pensions.

 

Image Courtesy of Joel Chester Fildes

Hannan Associate’s Appointment

Hannan Associates  provided Building Services Engineering Consultancy  on the project and our key duties included: 

  • MEP services CAT A & CAT B performance design duties
  • Passive design analysis
  • Low & zero carbon feasibility studies
  • Design for Performance Operational Energy Modelling via advanced dynamic simulation
  • Construction monitoring
  • BREEAM Assessor and Certification

The Building’s Green Credentials

The building has been designed to be low energy with passive measures prioritised to reduce energy demand. Low-carbon heating and cooling to the office has been provided via air source heat pumps and high efficiency chillers serving low specific fan power fan coil units. Demand control ventilation has also been provided via central air handling units incorporating heat recovery to improve indoor air quality while saving energy during periods of reduced occupancy. An extensive PV array has been provided.

Green outdoor spaces with Sustainable Urban Drainage have also been provided, enhancing local biodiversity and promoting staff health and wellbeing. Extensive Cycle Spaces and changing facilities reduce reliance on vehicle journeys, reducing associated transport emissions.

The bulding was designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification and an Energy Performance Certificate rating of A. The Base Building operational energy is aligned with UK GBC’s interim NZC target for 2030 – 2035.

We are pleased to have been a part of Muse’s design team working alongside Make Architects, RPS, Chroma, Arup, Aecom and main contractor VINCI Building.

 

Blackpool Talbot Gateway Regeneration Scheme

Hannan Associates were also part of the team who designed and delivered Blackpool Council’s home, the award winning Bickerstaffe House. This first phase of development at Talbot Gateway, which started twelve years ago, also included the refurbishment of the 1930s, 5 level Talbot Road multi-storey car park.

The Talbot Gateway regeneration scheme is transforming Blackpool town centre and will comprise of a new business district and civic quarter, grade A offices, retail space, event space and a new public transport interchange. It is hoped that this new development will help to drive footfall in the town centre and support Blackpool’s economic growth.

 

Image Courtesy of Joel Chester Fildes

 

Offices Workspace Expertise

New Build :: Fit Out :: Retrofit :: Repurpose

Offices & workspace, in all forms, have been at the core of our business for over 40 years.

Whether it be speculative offices designed to attract potential tenants; a highly customised HQ; or the refurbishment of an existing building,our engineers understand what clients and occupiers expect and need from the 21st Century modern workplace.

Our extensive experience in this sector, along with continued training and research, means that we can contribute in-depth knowledge of a wide range of design solutions available for office environments and advice on cost in use.

 

If you would like to talk to us about a future project please give us a call or drop us an email….

 

 

 

Andrew Carrington

Andrew Carrington

Director

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

Freetrade Exchange, Manchester

Blackpool Council Offices, Talbot Gateway

Coop HQ, One Angel Square, Manchester

HQM becomes BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential

HQM becomes BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog

Change is afoot for Residential Sustainability Certification in 2025.
Home Quality Mark (HQM) is evolving to become BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential, from April 2025.

What is changing?

HQM was launched by BRE in 2015 following the withdrawal of The Code for Sustainable Homes, as a third party certification standard for the construction of new homes in the UK. HQM provides independent verification to determine that a residential property has been designed to meet a certain level of performance in terms of sustainability and quality. In April HQM will transition to become a new BREEAM standard.
The new standard will be based on the same science as the existing BREEAM certification standards, though it will be focused on residential properties rather than commercial. It will provide a stamp of quality and credibility that developers can use to help make their product stand out in a competitive marketplace and for home owners it signifies a quality home that will be a comfortable, more economic and an environmentally friendly place to live.
The transition to the new standard demonstrates the BRE’s commitment to improving sustainability standards for new homes.

 

Key Benefits of the transition to BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential

  • A more unified, streamlined approach to Residential Sustainability Certification
  • Help to ensure that the UK housing sector stays at the forefront of progression in terms of sustainability
  • Enhanced credibility and recognition for the UK housing market by aligning with the BREEAM brand
  • Better alignment with the UK’s wider sustainability targets

What do you need to do to prepare for the upcoming changes?

No significant immediate impact as all current HQM registrations remain valid. Future projects, however, will be registered and assessed under BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1.
There have been some minor changes to the daylighting criteria, enhanced lifecycle assessment and embodied carbon measurement. These will need to be considered when the new standard is released.

How are Hannan Associates helping clients?

Hannan are currently working with several clients on a number of varied residential projects from masterplan level to individual buildings. Hannan would be happy to discuss how we can help your teams transition to the new scheme, with minimal disturbance and maximum effectiveness.

The UK Housing Sector

The UK Government has prioritised tackling the housing crisis and has set a target to deliver 1.5 million homes over the next five years, but at the same time, the housing sector has been impacted by multiple factors in recent years and is in something of a transition period.
In 2022, emissions from residential buildings accounted for a fifth (20%) of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK and 30% of the UK’s total energy use (Ofgem). All New Homes will be required to decarbonise to help meet the UK’s 2050 NZC targets. England, under the 2021 regulation uplift, which requires semi-detached homes to have 30% lower emissions than a comparable home built under 2013 standards. The UK Government has proposed further changes to these requirements under the Future Homes.
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Tim Bell

Tim Bell

Head of Sustainability

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
Hannan BREEAM Services
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Willohaus Salford

Greenhaus Salford

Valette Square Salford

Building Physics Engineer Manchester  

Building Physics Engineer Manchester  

by | Mar 24, 2025 | Blog

We are looking for a MEP Building Physics Engineer to join the team at our busy Manchester office.

Our team are key to our success. We need enthusiastic, inspired and proactive people who are committed to new ways of thinking and working. 

The Role 

Hannan Associates are currently looking for a Building Physics Engineer to join the team at the busy Manchester office. We recognise that our workforce is our greatest asset and are currently looking for enthusiastic, inspired and proactive people who are committed to new ways of thinking and working.

We want you to help us develop our building physics design expertise on a range of building projects across the UK, working in collaboration with our M&E Engineers and wider disciplines.

A passion for building physics, LZC/Renewable solutions is paramount, in addition to understanding the ever-evolving technologies and design innovations.

 

Your key responsibilities will be to support in areas that include:

 

  • Energy modelling and building simulation

  • Completing projects for Part L compliance, CIBSE TM59/52 & AD O Compliance, EPCs, CIBSE TM54 Operational Energy, SAP Assessments

  • Early design modelling looking at passive design measures

  • Liaison with design team, statutory authorities and contractors.

  • Marketing/business development skills

  • Report writing

 The Ideal Person

  • Proficient in IES VE building simulation software (Model IT, ApacheSim, VistaPro, MacroFlo, VE Compliance)

  • Significant and credible experience in building physics specifically energy modelling and building simulation.

  • Completing projects for Part L compliance, EPCs, CIBSE TM59/52 Overheating Analysis

  • Ability to take on a proactive role on projects.

  • Experienced and confident liaising with design team and contractors.

  • Strong communication, research and analysis skills.

  • Motivated to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.

  • An understanding of Building Regulations, energy codes and planning requirements throughout the UK.

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Desirable (non-essential) Requirements

  • A good understanding of Mechanical Building Service Systems

  • Knowledge of HVAC system modelling, HVAC components, controls and how the systems are operated.

  • Knowledge of SAP methodology and assessment

  • IES Accreditation

  • OCDEA / LCC / LCEA qualifications.

  • Degree in Building Physics or other relevant engineering discipline.

  • Daylighting simulations.

  • Knowledge of BREEAM / WELL and any other sustainable assessment methods

  • A comprehensive knowledge of current building regulations and local planning codes.

Salary Package  

-Competitive Salary with real progression opportunities

-‘Vitality’ Private health care

-‘Paycare’ Health care cash plan

-Pension contributions

-25 Days holiday

-Death in Service Cover

 

Workplace Arrangements

-Option to work two days at home

-Option to work flexible hours

-Ongoing training & development encouraged

-Community Engagement & Volunteering encouraged

-Large, bright, spacious office with your own dedicated desk

-Free Parking

-Close to the motorway network

-Short drive from Manchester City Centre

-Meeting room & break out spaces equipped with virtual meeting tech

Building Performance Engineering

Our Building Performance Engineering Department brings a fresh approach to M&E, and offers the expertise required for first-class environmental design of buildings including acoustics, building physics, façade performance, mechanical and electrical systems, lighting design, public health engineering, and low-zero carbon technologies.

We work across all sectors, including commercial, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, retail, leisure and residential for end user clients, investors, developers, architects, and project managers or engineer-led project teams.

You will be a motivated, cooperative individual capable of collaborative working in a team and supervising others when necessary. To be successful in this role you will have a methodical attitude, and knowledge of industry literature and resources as well as the initiative to use them in your work. You must have experience of building and maintaining good client relationships and visiting sites.

The Team

We recognise that we would not be here without the continued loyalty and hard work of all our team, and we feel proud that so many of our engineers have worked here together over such a long period of time, some for over 25 years. Through this strong, long serving work force we have developed lasting relationships with many clients & consultants, ensuring that 80% of our turnover is achieved through repeat business.

William E Hannan and Associates Limited is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, including job applicants. The Company provides equal opportunities regardless of disability, skin colour, race, religion, religious or philosophical beliefs, age, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, ethnic origin or national origin.

We recruit and develop team members who are committed to the following values:

• Accessible and approachable
• Responsive and supportive
• Open and accountable
• Respectful of other people
• Committed to equal opportunities

 

 

 

 

Our Clients

We provide a totally client orientated service focused on low energy & innovative concepts. We prioritise developing long-term, collaborative relationships with clients and consultants and around 80% of our turnover is from repeat business. You will be involved in helping to develop these long term relationships as well as creating new ones.

Current clients include:

-Muse

-Tritax Big Box

-Harworth

-MUFC

-Bentley

-Peel Waters

-Genr8 Developments

-Vinci Construction

-Graham Construction

 

Projects

The role would involve working on projects across our key sectors:

Office & Workspace :: Industrial & Logistics :: Residential :: Retail & Leisure :: Stadia

Many of our projects are part of wider mixed-use regeneration schemes and current projects include:

Birkenhead Town Centre

Liverpool Waters

Talbot Gateway Blackpool

Salford Central

Tritax Park, Kettering

Prestwich Village

Arena Central Birmingham

Radcliffe Hub

MUFC Old Trafford

Sustainability 

Every project now has a Sustainability strategy and considered path towards achieving Net Zero Carbon and the need to improve the performance of buildings has significantly enhanced our role within the design teams. The services we provide are constantly evolving to meet new legislation and changing market needs & expectations. To meet the increasingly complex set of targets & standards that developments must meet we have in house sustainability and energy modelling teams.

You will have good understanding of current sustainable design practices and technologies and possess relevant design and installation experience. 

As building services engineers we have a big part to play in helping the built environment meet Net Zero Carbon and other Sustainability goals. In order to continue helping our clients drive this change, we need to continue to develop the skills and knowledge of our long standing team, as well as recruiting fresh talent to the team.

Our Story

Hannan Associates, is an independent Building Services Engineering consultancy based in Manchester, founded 40 years ago by Bill Hannan. The business is now led by Directors Ian Joyce, John Walker and Jamie Hall.

We focus on providing Building Services Engineering, Sustainability and Utilities Infrastructure Consultancy, tailored around the unique requirements of each of our clients.

Our head office is based in Denton Manchester, though we work on projects throughout the UK.

 
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Carolyn Sidebotham

Carolyn Sidebotham

Recruitment Manager

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

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