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Vacancy: Graduate Mechanical Engineer

by Charlotte Stansfield | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

Hannan Associates are currently looking for a Graduate Design Engineers 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.

The Ideal Person….

Degree or MEng in Building Services Engineering with ideally some work experience
Graduate member of CIBSE or equivalent, or in the process of applying
Possess excellent communication skills
A keen interest in sustainable environmental solutions and the creation of sustainable buildings
Some experience of using Revit and a desire to develop these skills would be an advantage
Some experience of designing building services for projects across a range of sectors would be an advantage
Results driven, enjoy challenging opportunities, have a positive attitude and are resourceful. You will have a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility
Be an organized individual who is able to manage their time effectively and produce work of a high quality
Be capable of prioritising your own workload and operating systematically.
Be easy to work with and excellent at liaising & communicating effectively with clients, external consultants and contractors
Be PC literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
Have excellent English writing & report writing skills

Infrastructure

Knowledge of Electricity and telecoms utilities

Procurement of new incoming services and diversions to clear sites prior to construction

Building Regulations

Understanding of the building regulations and their impact on building services design

Power distribution design

IEE Regulations knowledge, cable selection and cable sizing, fault protection, building load appraisal

Ability to use Hevacomp or Amtech design software

Lighting Design

Knowledge of external and internal lighting design.

Ability to use Dialux lighting design software or similar

Knowledge of Emergency lighting design and BS5266

Knowledge of automatic lighting control systems

Fire Alarm Systems

Knowledge of fire alarm systems design and BS5839

Knowledge of PAVA – voice alarm systems

VESDA smoke alarms and gas extinguishing systems for IT rooms

Security

Understanding of access control, intruder detection and CCTV systems for buildings from a performance specification viewpoint

Some understanding of the development of security strategies for buildings and multiple building applications

IT Systems

Knowledge of structured wiring systems for buildings including Cat 5, 6, 7 copper and optical fibre cables for backbone cabling

Sustainability

Understanding of the PV installations, Small scale wind generation – preparation of feasibility reports

G59 utility connections

General

Knowledge of the relevant CIBSE guides

Knowledge of the RIBA and BSRIA project stages and preparation of Stage 1, 2, 3, 4 reports and packages

The ability to use 2D Autocad and 3D Revit (industry is moving in this direction)

Benefits

In return for your loyalty and hard work, we offer:

Competitive Salary
Private health care
Health care cash plan
Flexible working arrangements
Generous Holiday Entitlement

Company Profile

Hannan Associates was formed in 1983 by Bill Hannan to provide Building Services Engineering Consultancy to the construction industry .

Business is conducted in a number of sectors and projects are of varying sizes – from survey to projects valued in excess of £300m. Energy reduction, the core of sustainable design, is an inherent feature of our building design process, our sustainable credentials are built upon years of experience at the forefront of low energy, low carbon solutions.

A Commercial approach to design strategies, together with the careful usage of the latest technologies and sustainable design has ensured that 80% of the practice turnover is achieved through repeat business. The development of the company has been aided by a strong and loyal work force through which the company has developed long term relationships with major end user clients.

We are committed to creating successful buildings through attention to detail utilising our breadth of experience, technical skills and with levels of personal attention not provided by our competitors. Our design solutions are renowned for pushing beyond current thinking whilst controlling risk and delivering on the key essentials of client and end user satisfaction.

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.

Apply now

To apply please email your CV and Covering Letter to Carolyn Sidebotham:

Carolyn Sidebotham

Recruitment Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

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Vacancy: Intermediate to Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineers

by Charlotte Stansfield | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

Hannan Associates are currently looking for an Electrical 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.

The role will suit someone currently operating at a senior level or an intermediate level engineer with a desire to move to a higher level. You must be flexible and capable of hands on design production alongside strategic and client management.

Key areas you will contribute to are …….

Current industry standards and practices
Strategic and detail design
Management of deadlines and deliverables
Development of the production processes and standards
Development and training of staff
Client facing design role
Commercial monitoring and control of projects
Client account management and development
Company marketing and business development activities

The Ideal Person….

Ideal candidates will have relevant Building Services or Engineering qualifications and relevant design and or site experience of 10-15 years. Ideally you will have worked on projects involving Commercial Office Buildings, Industrial Buildings, Mixed Developments, Residential Accommodation and Leisure projects.

You will have good understanding of current sustainable design practices and technologies and possess relevant design and installation experience. You must be highly competent in the use of MS Office, AutoCAD, and some current design industry software, e.g. Hevacomp, Amtech and Dialux.

Experience of AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D or REVIT would be an advantage.

The following are key topics that the ideal candidates should have knowledge of:

Infrastructure

Knowledge of Electricity and telecoms utilities

Procurement of new incoming services and diversions to clear sites prior to construction

Building Regulations

Understanding of the building regulations and their impact on building services design

Power distribution design

IEE Regulations knowledge, cable selection and cable sizing, fault protection, building load appraisal

Ability to use Hevacomp or Amtech design software

Lighting Design

Knowledge of external and internal lighting design.

Ability to use Dialux lighting design software or similar

Knowledge of Emergency lighting design and BS5266

Knowledge of automatic lighting control systems

Fire Alarm Systems

Knowledge of fire alarm systems design and BS5839

Knowledge of PAVA – voice alarm systems

VESDA smoke alarms and gas extinguishing systems for IT rooms

Security

Understanding of access control, intruder detection and CCTV systems for buildings from a performance specification viewpoint

Some understanding of the development of security strategies for buildings and multiple building applications

IT Systems

Knowledge of structured wiring systems for buildings including Cat 5, 6, 7 copper and optical fibre cables for backbone cabling

Sustainability

Understanding of the PV installations, Small scale wind generation – preparation of feasibility reports

G59 utility connections

General

Knowledge of the relevant CIBSE guides

Knowledge of the RIBA and BSRIA project stages and preparation of Stage 1, 2, 3, 4 reports and packages

The ability to use 2D Autocad and 3D Revit (industry is moving in this direction)

The ideal candidate will have experience of the following sector projects:

Education
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Retail
Sport and Leisure
Data Centres
Historic Buildings

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.

Benefits

The package is negotiable and will reflect the abilities and skills which the candidate brings to the company.

Company Profile

Hannan Associates was formed in 1983 by Bill Hannan to provide Building Services Engineering Consultancy to the construction industry .

Business is conducted in a number of sectors and projects are of varying sizes – from survey to projects valued in excess of £300m. Energy reduction, the core of sustainable design, is an inherent feature of our building design process, our sustainable credentials are built upon years of experience at the forefront of low energy, low carbon solutions.

A Commercial approach to design strategies, together with the careful usage of the latest technologies and sustainable design has ensured that 80% of the practice turnover is achieved through repeat business. The development of the company has been aided by a strong and loyal work force through which the company has developed long term relationships with major end user clients.

We are committed to creating successful buildings through attention to detail utilising our breadth of experience, technical skills and with levels of personal attention not provided by our competitors. Our design solutions are renowned for pushing beyond current thinking whilst controlling risk and delivering on the key essentials of client and end user satisfaction.

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.

Apply now

To apply please email your CV and Covering Letter to Carolyn Sidebotham:

Carolyn Sidebotham

Recruitment Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

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Meet the Team: Graduates Louis and Tom

by Charlotte Stansfield | Mar 14, 2023 | Blog, Hannan News

We are very pleased to introduce you to Louis and Tom, the latest recruits to join the Hannan team……

Name: Louis Heywood

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Which training route did you take?

Masters degree in mechanical engineering at the university of Sheffield.

What do you enjoy about your job?

I like the variety of the job, since joining I’ve been involved in a wide variety of projects including residential blocks, offices, warehouses, and hotels. Each project brings new challenges and new tasks to get involved in.

What do you enjoy about working at Hannan Associates?

The team here is smaller than at the multi disciplinary practice where I previously worked, but here I feel that I have a more responsibility and am playing more of an involved role than I’ve previously was. I’m also getting to work on some really interesting projects.

Have there been any projects or sectors you’ve particularly enjoyed working on since joining Hannans?

I’ve enjoyed working on the Radcliffe Civic Hub project for Bury Council, which will provide new leisure facilities for Radcliffe town centre.

What are your future career & learning goals / aspirations?

My current goal is to carry on developing my skills and experience within the industry working towards taking the lead on a full project.

What do you enjoying doing in your spare time?

In my spare time when I’m not busy doing DIY projects at home or going to B&Q again… I enjoy hill walking, running and climbing. On the weekends I like to go camping in my campervan around the UK.

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

I’d tell new engineering graduates not to overlook smaller companies when applying for roles as, based on my experience they can offer more interesting and hands on experience.

Name: Tom Meese

Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Why did you decide to become a building services engineer?

I decided to become a building services engineer during my MSc when we did a unit called, ‘Zero Carbon Built Infrastructure‘. This unit included learning about energy demand within buildings and the impact the building fabric has on energy consumption. This was my first introduction to building services work.

Which training route did you take?

My training route was….

A-levels – Maths and Physics and History
BEng – Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Manchester Metropolitan University
MSc – Renewable Energy and Clean Technology – University Of Manchester

What do you enjoy about your job?

I enjoy the problem-solving aspect of the job and the variety of different jobs for a variety of different clients

I enjoy being a part of the Hannan Associates team. My managers keep me busy but the workload is well balanced, I am not put under too much pressure and I am given trust and freedom to manage my time.

Have there been any projects or sectors you’ve particularly enjoyed working on since joining Hannans?

I’ve particularly enjoyed working on the expansion works at Stoke City’s Football Ground and the network layout design for Liverpool Waters for Peel.

What are your future career & learning goals / aspirations?

My future career goals include….

Becoming a chartered engineer
Have an impact with the low carbon aspect of design
Become someone people are confident to come to for answers on technical and difficult questions
Specialise in electrical engineering but be able to work on some mechanical tasks to

What do you enjoying doing in your spare time?

In my spare time I enjoy going to football games or gigs. I try to visit as many different stadiums as possible.

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

My advice for people looking at starting a career in building services engineering would be…..

Try and make relevant contacts in the industry as soon as possible
Develop an understanding of other areas involved, not just the area you study
Keep up to date with the latest information in the sector through reading papers or watching conferences etc..

If you are interested in joining the Hannan team in a Building Services Engineering apprentice or graduate position please get in touch. Our workforce is our greatest asset and we are always on the lookout for new talent.

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.

Carolyn Sidebotham

Recruitment Manager

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

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Work Begins on Blackpool Civil Service Office Hub

by Charlotte Stansfield | Feb 10, 2023 | Blog

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

When complete the seven storey, 215,000 sq ft office building will become home to over 3000 staff from the Department of Work and Pensions.

Hannan Associates are providing Building Services Engineering Consultancy including operational energy modelling via advanced dynamic simulation modelling and BREEAM assessor duties for the building.

The building has been designed to be ultra-low energy with no fossil fuels used. Low-carbon heating and cooling to the office will be provided via high efficiency chillers and air source heat pumps. Demand-driven ventilation will also be provided, helping to improve indoor air quality while saving energy during periods of reduced occupancy. Domestic hot water will be generated via water to water heat pumps and a photovoltaic array at roof level will generate electricity on-site.

The building has been designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and is anticipated to complete in March 2025.

We are pleased to be part of Muse Development’s design team working alongside Make Architects, RPS, Chroma, Arup and main contractor VINCI Construction UK.

Hannan Associates were also part of the team who designed and delivered the first phase of Talbot Gateway, which included Blackpool Council’s home, the award winning Bickerstaffe House.

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.

To find out more about our Commercial office experience please have a look at our brochure below and if you would like to talk to us about your project please just give us a call or drop us an email….

Andrew Carrington

Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

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Jamie Hall

Director

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

Merry Christmas from all at Hannan Associates xx

by Hannan UK | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, Hannan News

The Hannan team would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
It has been a pleasure working with you during the last year, we truly value the relationships and enjoy the challenges each project brings us.

We are as ever very thankful for the high level of repeat business we receive and the many interesting projects we are involved with. Despite all the turbulence of 2022 we feel very fortunate to have had another busy and rewarding year. But none of this could be possible without the continued hard work and commitment of our loyal team.

Instead of sending Christmas cards & gifts this year, we have made donations to Claire’s House, The Trussell Trust and Streetlife. Three very worthy charities who do a brilliant job of making a tangible impact on the lives of those who need support.