Professional
Here is a short overview of my professional career. For more information, get in touch to read my full CV or to speak directly.
I am currently pursuing a career change into the aerospace industry to follow my passion for aviation. I have a degree in Aeronautcal Engineering from Loughborough University and 3+ years experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Sustainability Engineer in London.
Sustainability / Building Physics Engineer — McBains
Outline
Provided technical solutions and guidance through thermal simulation, energy efficiency analysis, and sustainability strategies within a multidisciplinary construction consultancy. Introduced parametric simulation approaches to optimise design and improve prediction accuracy using live metering data.
Responsibilities
- Design Energy Strategy Assessment (UK Part L) & Energy Performance Certification (EPC).
- Overheating Risk Assessment (CIBSE TM52 & TM59) & Operational Energy Analysis (CIBSE TM54).
- Decarbonisation Feasibility, Predicted Energy Performance & Parametric Simulation Design Assessment (IESVE).
- Advise clients on options for reducing energy use, managing overheating and decarbonising on existing building projects.
- Provide technical advice and solutions to the design team for achieving sustainability targets on new build projects.
Notable Projects
- UK Government — Comprehensive decarbonisation study by means of energy simulation utilising live metering data.
- BAE Systems — Energy analysis for new development using parametric simulations to influence facade design.
- London Metropolitan University — Thermal simulation heat map of entire campus to identify regions susceptible to overheating.
- London Museum — Technical and regulatory advice during early stage conceptual design brief.
Mechanical Design Engineer — Hulley & Kirkwood
Outline
Worked on a wide range of projects, from large-scale new developments with a strong focus on sustainability to retrofits with focus on financially viable solutions, all whilst ensuring compliance with UK building regulations. Progressed from Graduate Engineer to Design Engineer, responsible for multiple concurrent projects.
Responsibilities
- Produce and issue technical design drawings for heating, cooling, ventilation, water and control systems compliant to UK regulations.
- Perform thermal simulations, energy analysis & system calculations.
- Conducted site surveys for proposed works, inspection of existing mechanical systems and completion of project works.
- Coordination and correspondence with electrical & structural engineers, component manufacturers, architects and statutory authorities.
- Produce technical design reports, feasibility studies & technical specification documentation.
- Engage in director, client and design team meetings.
Notable Projects
- Farnborough Airport — Thermal simulation, feasibilty and technical design of critical infrastructure upgrades.
- University of the Arts London — Root cause analysis into complex mechanical hydronic system failure.
- NHS Tolworth Hospital — Energy analysis and fire-rated pressurised ventilation system design.
- Royal Veterinary College — Mechanical team lead on technical design for student accomodation blocks.
- David Lloyd Lesiure — Feasibility studies into site suitability for proposed developments across the UK.
Education — Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons) — Loughborough University
Final Year Project- "Development of a UAV Flying Wing Aircraft for Testing and Assessment of Various Control Configurations".
Notable Projects / Modules
- Aircraft Systems & Performance — Flight test on twin-prop Jetstream 31 assessing aircraft stability.
- Fluid Mechanics — Wind tunnel flow separation testing at low Reynolds numbers.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics — Transonic shockwave analysis across varying aerofoil geometries on Star-CCM+ Software.
- Gas Turbine Design — Technical design for high bypass-ratio turbofan egnine using GasTurb Software.
- Aircraft Design Project(s) — Small fixed-wing UAV design using XFLR-5, AutoCAD and DevWing.