Head of Design - Decarbonisation

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Final date to receive applications: 23 January 2026

Department:
Design

Location:

Mallusk, Northern Ireland (Banbridge or Mallusk)

Hours:

Monday‑Thursday 8am‑5pm and Friday 8am‑3pm

Salary:
Competitive depending on experience

Reports to:

Associate Director

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in the UK and Ireland’s commercial decarbonisation sector. At Alternative Heat JMS we are at the forefront of innovative, sustainable building solutions, specializing in the design, development and delivery of off‑site prefabricated energy systems.

The Design department develops innovative, practical, fully coordinated mechanical and electrical building services solutions tailored to each project, working closely with clients, project teams and the BIM department to transform concepts into build‑ready technical designs.

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.

• Develop and oversee the company'sбах strategy for decarbonisation projects, focusing on detailed design delivery from RIBA Stage 2 to practical completion.
• Ensure technical accuracy and quality of detailed designsencv, drawings and specifications, with an emphasis) null on performance, safety and maju 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.

Seniority level:
Será‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industry: Construction