Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

by | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Building Services Design 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 

We are looking for a self motivated, driven Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Electrical Design team. The ideal person will play a major role in the progression of our business going forward and will be keen to progress to Associate or Director level within the next three years.

You will be interested in team management, leadership and business development and capable of hands on design production alongside strategic and client management.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a challenge, to help lead, develop and grow our team and business.

 The Ideal Person

  • Relevant Degree

  • Membership of (or progressing towards) MCIBSE or IET

  • Solid current commercial design skills

  • Capable of developing & maintaining client & design team relationships

  • Responsible, flexible, agile and progressive

  • Interested in team and business management

  • Experience of our key Sectors:

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

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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

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
New £7m Substation for Birkenhead

New £7m Substation for Birkenhead

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog

Ameon Utilities have commenced construction of a new, £7m substation in Birkenhead, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing  regeneration of the Wirral.

Hannan Associates worked alongside Ameon and the client, the Wirral Growth Company, to develop a utilities infrastructure strategy that would support rising energy demands and help future proof Birkenhead and its neighbouring towns for future development plans.

The Birkenhead substation is set to play a crucial role in upgrading the region’s energy capabilities, meeting the demands of its expanding population and commercial activities. By providing a stable and efficient power supply, the substation will significantly reduce the likelihood of power outages, ensuring a more reliable service for both residents and businesses. This enhanced infrastructure is essential for supporting the area’s continued growth and regeneration, enabling new developments and economic opportunities.

The substation stands to deliver substantial environmental and economic benefits. The new power will deliver all electric buildings using heat pump technology to take advantage of the decarbonisation of the national grid. This focus on efficiency will help reduce carbon emissions, contributing to the area’s broader sustainability targets.

With its capacity, it will facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient power grid. This forward-thinking approach not only addresses current needs but also positions Birkenhead and the broader Wirral area for long-term success.

Fellow project team members for the new sub-station includes: Ameon Utilities;  Buro Four and Abacus.

This development is part of the Wirral Growth Company’s wider masterplan for Birkenhead town centre. Hannan Associates have been involved with the scheme since 2017 providing Utilities Infrastructure, Building Services Engineering and BREEAM consultancy. The Wirral Growth Company is a joint venture between Wirral Council and Muse.

Previous phases of work included the construction of two new Grade A office buildings, totalling 150,000 sq ft, one of which is now occupied by Wirral Borough Council.  During this phase, the project included the demolition of 27 retail units, for which we organised multiple complex infrastructure diversions of HV, LV, BT, Virgin, Drainage, Gas and Water services. 

 

Ian Joyce

Ian Joyce

Director

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

Wirral Regeneration

Liverpool Waters

DWP Hub, Talbot Gateway Blackpool

BREEAM Version 7 Coming Soon – Are You Ready?

BREEAM Version 7 Coming Soon – Are You Ready?

by | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog

BREEAM Version 7, planned to be released later this year, sets new standards for building performance, aligned with global decarbonisation efforts. The comprehensive overhaul has adopted new minimum standards for achieving BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and ‘Outstanding’ ratings, with an emphasis on operational & embodied carbon reduction and wellbeing.

We have summarised some of the key changes below.

We are keen to help you understand the implications these changes will have on your future projects so please let us know if you would like to discuss BREEAM Version 7 with our team.

It may also be an opportunity for you to register any existing projects against the current BREEAM version to shield you from the more onerous requirements and costs of the new standard. We can of course help you with registration and progression of these projects.

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Energy and Carbon

Reduced emphasis on the demand metric and more focus on performance outcomes.
New credits that focus on the prediction of a building’s operational energy use and carbon emissions aligned with NABERS.
Change to EV charging requirements that require a minimum allocation of 10% of parking spaces for EV charging stations and installing cable routes for 20% of parking spaces is required.
A new credit related to flexible demand response that recognises installed electrical building systems which have the capability to automatically modify their electricity consumption patterns in response to signals from the electricity supplier there by supporting grid stability and reducing peak energy use.
A new credit that requires installed controls that enable building servicing systems to respond more efficiently to the demand for energy services.

Health and Wellbeing

New credits rewarding advanced lighting control systems that enhance both comfort and energy efficiency and the benefits of lighting that supports a healthy circadian rhythm. Updated approach to daylight calculations.

Ecology and Pollution

New requirements promoting sustainable site selection practices and updates that include new benchmarks to align with English Biodiversity Net Gain law.
New prerequisite that mandates all refrigerant gases have zero ozone depletion potential.

Carbon and Materials

BREEAM ‘Excellent’ now requires LCA and embodied carbon reporting, while ‘Outstanding’ ratings require a minimum of five credits to be achieved.
A new methodology for Building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that includes calculations and reporting of LCA and Embodied carbon at building level during concept design, technical design, and post-construction.

Water

A new credit that requires projects to predict water consumption based on expected occupancy rather than standard occupancy.
Projects can earn up to two standard credits and two exemplary credits for accurately predicting water use, setting targets for in-use water consumption, and committing to measuring actual water use post-occupancy.
Tim Bell

Tim Bell

Head of Sustainability

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

Matthew Dalley

Senior Energy & Sustainability Consultant

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

Charlotte Becker

Graduate Sustainability Engineer

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
Hannan BREEAM Services
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Planning approved: Prestwich Village Masterplan

Planning approved: Prestwich Village Masterplan

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog

Image Courtesy of Muse Places

Work for the regeneration of Prestwich Village has commenced with the start of ground investigation and archaeological works for the proposed new Travel Hub located on Plot G of the masterplan.

The scheme received planning approval in July 2024 and is being brought forward via a joint venture partnership formed between Muse & Bury Council

The site of the former Longfield Shopping Centre will be sustainably transformed to create a new family friendly centre for Prestwich, which will include the following:

Plot G

Multi Storey Travel Hub, which will provide a long-term parking solution for the village delivering 300 car parking spaces, including 10% electric vehicle charging provision under the base build works, with capacity for expansion, cycle storage and a car club.

Plot A

30,000sqft Community Hub comprising community/event space, library, open plan office or health facilities, generally delivered to CAT A level of fit-out, with shell & core retail space within the ‘pavilion’ at ground floor level.

Plot B

25,000sqft Retail and Leisure facility constructed over ground+1 storey, with first floor open plan gym / office delivered to CAT A level of fit-out, with shell & core retail space at ground floor level.

Plot C

6,500sqft Market Hall including general retail, fresh food, and food & beverage stalls, with front of house seating area.

 

Image Courtesy of Muse Places

Hannan Associates Appointment

We are working on behalf of the Client to;

  • Assess works associated with existing utilities networks to accommodate the new development proposals.
  • Consultation and coordination regarding the design of new utility supplies to each plot
  • Provide Building Services Engineering design duties for each plot and the associated public realm work.
  • Assess the anticipated building performance using operational energy modelling techniques.
  • Undertake the BREEAM assessments for the relevant plots.

Hannan Associates are working in conjunction with Jon Mathews Architects, Chroma, Civic Engineers, MAC Construction Consultants, Hoare Lea, DFC, Planit & Asteer Planning.

Energy Strategy

National Policy, local legislation and the Clients’ sustainability policies will operate to reduce energy demand and CO2 emissions, enhancing the sustainability credentials of the development.

Each of the plots has been designed with the aim of reducing operational energy and carbon emissions, and as such, each is employing a fossil fuel free all-electric strategy, with no provision of mains gas to the development.

Passive measures have been prioritised to reduce energy demand, including enhanced fabric performance and air permeability, along with optimised glazing design.

Active measures have been taken to optimise the energy efficiency of fixed base build systems, i.e. Mechanical ventilation incorporating heat recovery, low flow sanitaryware, energy efficient LED lighting and controls systems.

Low & Zero Carbon Technologies have been incorporated where applicable in the form of high efficiency heat pumps to generate space heating, and allocation of dedicated zones at roof level for installation of a PV array.

BREEAM

Plots A, B & C have been designed to achieve a minimum of BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

Tom Cutt

Tom Cutt

Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
Chatterley Valley Scheme Launched

Chatterley Valley Scheme Launched

by | Jul 19, 2024 | Blog

Our client, Harworth Group, has announced the launch of Chatterley Park, their 106 acre,  new industrial and logistics development, located  in Staffordshire, with direct access to the M6.

The site has planning consent for 1.2 million sq ft of industrial and logistics space with speculative and build to suit opportunities, to let and for sale, from 25,000 to 518,000 sq ft.

Hannan’s industrial team are currently working on the design of a 76,000 sq ft office, production and distribution building, known as unit D1, on the site, for which out duties include:

o Building Services Engineering Consultancy

o Utilities Infrastructure Consultancy 

o BREEAM Assessment Consultancy

All units will target an A-rated EPC and will be designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.

We are pleased to be working alongside AEW Architects, WSP, BE Design, RPS, JPW Consulting and FCPR on the design team.

Chatterley Park will drive economic growth in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Reinforcing the areas reputation as a logistics hub and a centre of manufacturing excellence. Once completed, the 1.2 million sq ft development is expected to support 1,700 jobs, providing a significant boost to
economic activity, skills and job density in the local area.

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 ……..

Steve Bartlett

Steve Bartlett

Mechanical Design Engineer

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

Tritax Park, Kettering

Weston M6, Crewe

LOC8 Maidstone

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