Job Description

Head of Design - Decarbonisation

Application Deadline: 13 May 2026

Department: Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mallusk

Reporting To: Associate Director

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. 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.