Electrical Design Engineer
Alternative Heat
Company Overview
Alternative Heat Limited
Banbridge, United Kingdom
2005
Approximately 200 employees (source: endole.co.uk). Revenue of £46.9 million in FY 2024 (source: endole.co.uk).
What They Do
Alternative Heat focuses on offsite prefabricated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, specializing in decarbonization solutions through modern construction methods. With over 19 years of experience, the company has established itself as a market leader in commercial offsite fabrication, providing a range of services including design, fabrication, supply, installation, and commissioning of bespoke modular MEP solutions (source: growjo.com). Their offerings include renewable heating systems such as biomass boilers, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, and solar panels, catering to domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. As an MCS-registered supplier, they ensure high standards in their products and services (source: zoominfo.com). The company operates from facilities equipped with advanced technology and ample workshop space, supported by a skilled workforce including design engineers and CAD technicians (source: growjo.com). Their target markets span the public and private sectors across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, focusing on scalable, high-quality turnkey projects that align with carbon reduction and net zero goals (source: youtube.com).
Projects & Track Record
Alternative Heat has built a robust portfolio of turnkey projects in the decarbonization and off-site modular MEP sectors, delivering solutions across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. While specific project names, capacities, or costs are not detailed in available records, the company emphasizes its commitment to continuous improvement and best-in-class delivery for both new and repeat clients (source: youtube.com). Their operations are supported by established supply chains and regional offices, including a significant operations hub in Scotland, which enhances their geographic reach (source: growjo.com). The company’s focus on prefabricated solutions positions it well for growth, as it serves clients pursuing net zero initiatives (source: youtube.com). However, detailed information on specific completed projects, such as named installations with MW capacities, is limited in the public domain, which restricts the ability to provide a comprehensive track record (source: rocketreach.co).
Recent Developments
In the financial year ending 31 March 2024, Alternative Heat reported a significant turnover increase to £46.9 million, marking a 48% rise from the previous year (source: endole.co.uk). Employee growth has also been notable, with numbers reaching approximately 206, reflecting a 37% increase (source: endole.co.uk). A promotional video released on 17 July 2025 highlighted the company's role in decarbonization and modular MEP, showcasing their scalable solutions and European reach (source: youtube.com). Corporate filings have included full accounts submitted for the year ending 31 March 2023, with updates on confirmation statements and changes in significant control details (source: endole.co.uk). However, there have been no major contracts, acquisitions, or awards reported in the last two years, indicating a focus on internal growth and operational stability (source: endole.co.uk).
Working There
Alternative Heat offers a variety of roles across multiple departments, including procurement, HR, finance, operations, health and safety, and legal, with department heads overseeing specialized teams (source: growjo.com). The company is led by Managing Director Connel McMullan, and hiring primarily occurs at their Banbridge headquarters and prefabrication sites, with a focus on regional opportunities in Scotland (source: rocketreach.co). The culture at Alternative Heat emphasizes expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a commitment to safety and client satisfaction driving their operational ethos (source: growjo.com). While specific employee benefits are not documented, the company’s investment in facilities and technology has contributed to significant annual growth rates ranging from 26% to 37% (source: youtube.com).
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The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.
Alternative Heat is a market-leading provider of "Offsite Modular Solutions" and innovative MEP solutions, within the European Data Centre sector, serving clients across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. In line with strong company growth and a healthy forward order book, Alternative Heat have established two key routes to market within this sector and in doing so have established two dedicated Data Centre Business Units to serve this sector.
Within one of these Business Units, Alternative Heat deliver turnkey plantroom packages at scale, directly to hyperscale Data Centre developers throughout Europe, under long-term framework agreements. This Business Unit is scaling at pace, and we have secured a 5-year framework agreement to design, manufacture and deliver volume based, turnkey plantroom modules (mechanical, electrical and BMS) to projects throughout Europe, with demand set to increase annually.
What you will be doing
The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for designing and reviewing electrical systems within prefabricated MEP modules and plantrooms. The role supports the preparation of electrical designs for Data Centre plantrooms and prefabricated products, including general power and lighting, boiler plants, chillers, circulation pumps, inverters and BMS control equipment.
Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to: Head of Engineering and Building Services
With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m?? of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.
We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Hiring Manager Review
Stage 3: Interview
Stage 4: Formal Offer Letter
Stage 5: Reference Checks
Stage 6: Contract of Employment and Onboarding Information
Stage 7: Hired
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About the role
July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026
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