Head of Design - Decarbonisation at Alternative Heat Limited

, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Decarbonisation, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Building services, District heating, Energy centres, Renewable energy, BIM, Technical design, Energy modelling, Plant selection, Design coordination, Regulatory compliance, Sustainability, Schematics, Load calculations

Industry

Construction

Description

Head of Design - Decarbonisation Application Deadline: 14 April 2026 Department: Design Employment Type: Full Time Location: Mallusk Reporting To: Associate Director Description Team Overview: The Design department is responsible for developing innovative, practical, and fully coordinated mechanical and electrical building services solutions tailored to each project. Working closely with clients, project teams, and the BIM department, the design team transforms concepts into detailed, build-ready technical designs that meet regulatory standards, client specifications, and sustainability goals. Their work underpins the technical accuracy and efficiency of our installations, ensuring seamless integration from planning through to construction. Role Overview: As Head of Design, you will lead the technical development and detailed design of decarbonisation solutions, including district heating systems, energy centres, and renewable energy integrations. Working closely with internal and external teams, you will ensure robust, innovative, and compliant design output, with a strong focus on design coordination, technical detailing, and delivery assurance from Stage 2 onwards. Job Title | Head of Design - Decarbonisation Location | Northern Ireland (Banbridge or Mallusk) Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience Responsible to | Associate Director What You’ll be Doing: Develop and oversee the company's design strategy for decarbonisation projects, with a clear focus on detailed design delivery from RIBA Stage 2 to practical completion. Ensure technical accuracy and quality of detailed designs, drawings, and specifications, with an emphasis on performance, safety, and environmental compliance. Guide the integration of emerging technologies into detailed designs, including renewable sources, heat networks, and smart energy systems. Lead the production of detailed whole-system energy models, schematics, load calculations, plant selection, BoMs, and project-specific documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development and detailed design of decarbonisation solutions including district heating and renewable energy systems. Oversee design strategy from RIBA Stage 2 to completion while ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.