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
National Apprenticeship Week 2025

National Apprenticeship Week 2025

by | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with some of our past and present building services engineering apprentices here at Hannan Associates to see what they had to say about their experiences.

George Ellison – Apprentice Electrical Design Engineer

 

George joined Hannans in 2023 when he started his BEng Degree Apprenticeship in Building Services & Sustainable Engineering after completing his HNC and Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment.

Why is undertaking an apprenticeship the right route for you?

Undertaking a degree apprenticeship is the right route for me as I’ve been able to study for a well-recognised qualification whilst also gaining valuable experience in the workplace.

It’s also a great opportunity to earn money whilst completing your studies. The exposure you get being in the workplace on a day-to-day basis weather that be learning software, attending site visits or meetings, these are all skills which being an apprentice helps build and prepare you for the future.

I enjoy being able to play my part in making a positive impact on the way buildings work/perform, the problem-solving aspect of the job and I also enjoy the demand of it i.e. being kept busy at all times.

My future aspirations would be after completing my Degree to become a well-recognised chartered Electrical Engineer.

What do you enjoy about working at Hannans?

I enjoy the spirit of the team here at Hannan’s, everyone has been extremely welcoming which has made it easy for me to work to the best of my ability at an early stage. There is also a vast range of projects and certainly ones which I have an invested interest in i.e football stadia.

Any advice for people looking at starting a career in building services engineering?

My advice for people considering going into Building Services Engineering would be if you enjoy problem solving and feel as though you would thrive in a fast paced, evolving industry then go for it. It’s a career which will allow you to experience a variety of interesting projects, seeing how they progress from a patch of land all the way through to the finished article.

 

 

Brad Spivey – Electrical Design Engineer

Brad joined Hannan Associates seven years ago as an apprentice. He completed his Building Services Engineering HNC at Stockport College and then progressed onto the BEng Degree Apprenticeship in Building Services & Sustainable Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire, which he completed in 2022.

 

 

During his time with the Hannan team Brad has developed into a highly skilled, client focused and motivated electrical design engineer contributing to the success of his projects by ensuring that client needs are met at all stages, during design and construction and by ensuring that energy efficiency is always considered and incorporated.

Brad has helped lead several utilities infrastructure projects by producing utility load assessments, reviewing existing infrastructure services and diversion requirements, identifying initial utility space and route requirements, submission of utility applications as well as monitoring utility installations on site.

Why was undertaking an apprenticeship the right route for you?

The apprenticeship route enabled me to train on the job with the luxury of studying one day a week at college & university helping to make my studies much more relatable.

This allowed me to progress academically whilst gaining experience and progressing my career.

What do you enjoy about working at Hannans?

I have worked as an electrical engineer at Hannan Associates for seven years starting out as an apprentice. During this time, I have worked on stadia, industrial warehouse parks, leisure, office and infrastructure projects as well as regularly attending site to complete site inspections and witnessing of systems to ensure all systems are adequate for handover. Everyone at Hannan Associates is helpful and works as a team to ensure that projects are delivered on time to the required standards.

Any advice for people looking at starting a career in building services engineering?

My advice firstly would be research the building services industry and decide if it’s right for you. Building services has a big role to play in the future due to the need for reducing both existing and new build CO2 emissions whilst ensuring the sustainability needs of buildings are met. This could be your chance to contribute and make a difference both locally and on a larger global scale.

My advice personally to anyone looking to get into building services would be work hard and don’t give up if you make a mistake or don’t achieve something at the first attempt.

 

Careers at Hannan Associates 

If you are interested in joining the Hannan team please get in touch.
We are expanding and on the lookout for new talent for our busy Manchester office. We know that our people are key to the success of our business and we need enthusiastic, inspired and proactive people who are committed to new ways of thinking and working at the leading edge of Building Performance and Sustainability.
Carolyn Sidebotham

Carolyn Sidebotham

Recruitment Manager

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
With 40 years in business we can offer you valuable experience of a fast paced, innovative environment and a very varied workload. Our long standing team of engineers provide mentoring and guidance and we are committed to providing support and funding for continued training and development.
Hannan Associates are an equal opportunities employer and we value the diversity of our workforce. Applicants are considered in relation to business needs, job requirements & individual qualifications without regard to age, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or gender identity.
National Apprenticeship Week 2024

National Apprenticeship Week 2024

by | Feb 9, 2024 | Uncategorized

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with past and present building services engineering apprentices here at Hannan Associates to see what they had to say about their experiences.

George Ellison – Apprentice Electrical Design Engineer

George joined Hannans in 2023 when he started his BEng Degree Apprenticeship in Building Services & Sustainable Engineering after completing his HNC and Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment.

Why is undertaking an apprenticeship the right route for you?

Undertaking a degree apprenticeship is the right route for me as I’ve been able to study for a well-recognised qualification whilst also gaining valuable experience in the workplace.

It’s also a great opportunity to earn money whilst completing your studies. The exposure you get being in the workplace on a day-to-day basis weather that be learning software, attending site visits or meetings, these are all skills which being an apprentice helps build and prepare you for the future.

I enjoy being able to play my part in making a positive impact on the way buildings work/perform, the problem-solving aspect of the job and I also enjoy the demand of it i.e. being kept busy at all times.

My future aspirations would be after completing my Degree to become a well-recognised chartered Electrical Engineer.

What do you enjoy about working at Hannans?

I enjoy the spirit of the team here at Hannan’s, everyone has been extremely welcoming which has made it easy for me to work to the best of my ability at an early stage. There is also a vast range of projects and certainly ones which I have an invested interest in i.e football stadia.

Any advice for people looking at starting a career in building services engineering?

My advice for people considering going into Building Services Engineering would be if you enjoy problem solving and feel as though you would thrive in a fast paced, evolving industry then go for it. It’s a career which will allow you to experience a variety of interesting projects, seeing how they progress from a patch of land all the way through to the finished article.

Brad Spivey – Electrical Design Engineer

Brad joined Hannan Associates seven years ago as an apprentice. He completed his Building Services Engineering HNC at Stockport College and then progressed onto the BEng Degree Apprenticeship in Building Services & Sustainable Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire, which he completed in 2022.

 

During his time with the Hannan team Brad has developed into a highly skilled, client focused and motivated electrical design engineer contributing to the success of his projects by ensuring that client needs are met at all stages, during design and construction and by ensuring that energy efficiency is always considered and incorporated.

Brad has helped lead several utilities infrastructure projects by producing utility load assessments, reviewing existing infrastructure services and diversion requirements, identifying initial utility space and route requirements, submission of utility applications as well as monitoring utility installations on site.

Why was undertaking an apprenticeship the right route for you?

The apprenticeship route enabled me to train on the job with the luxury of studying one day a week at college & university helping to make my studies much more relatable.

This allowed me to progress academically whilst gaining experience and progressing my career.

What do you enjoy about working at Hannans?

I have worked as an electrical engineer at Hannan Associates for seven years starting out as an apprentice. During this time, I have worked on stadia, industrial warehouse parks, leisure, office and infrastructure projects as well as regularly attending site to complete site inspections and witnessing of systems to ensure all systems are adequate for handover. Everyone at Hannan Associates is helpful and works as a team to ensure that projects are delivered on time to the required standards.

Any advice for people looking at starting a career in building services engineering?

My advice firstly would be research the building services industry and decide if it’s right for you. Building services has a big role to play in the future due to the need for reducing both existing and new build CO2 emissions whilst ensuring the sustainability needs of buildings are met. This could be your chance to contribute and make a difference both locally and on a larger global scale.

My advice personally to anyone looking to get into building services would be work hard and don’t give up if you make a mistake or don’t achieve something at the first attempt.

Careers at Hannan Associates 

If you are interested in joining the Hannan team please get in touch.
We are expanding and on the lookout for new talent for our busy Manchester office. We know that our people are key to the success of our business and we need enthusiastic, inspired and proactive people who are committed to new ways of thinking and working at the leading edge of Building Performance and Sustainability.
Carolyn Sidebotham

Carolyn Sidebotham

Recruitment Manager

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
With 40 years in business we can offer you valuable experience of a fast paced, innovative environment and a very varied workload. Our long standing team of engineers provide mentoring and guidance and we are committed to providing support and funding for continued training and development.
Hannan Associates are an equal opportunities employer and we value the diversity of our workforce. Applicants are considered in relation to business needs, job requirements & individual qualifications without regard to age, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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