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WORKING AT XCO2

Winners of the CIBSE Awards 2022, 2023 and 2024: Building Performance Consultancy of the Year

At XCO2, we believe a progressive and interactive working environment promotes enthusiasm and proactiveness.  Our workforce is made up of several small, close-knit environmental and M&E teams, who support each other in their work, as well as administrative, financial and creative support.

The company is young and dynamic, with a relaxed, friendly and diverse work environment.

At XCO2, we are committed to valuing diversity and we seek to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development. We believe that people from different backgrounds help bring fresh ideas and unique approaches, which then makes us a more innovative and open-minded company.

Read more about XCO2’s culture and benefits.

SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT INTERNSHIP / GRADUATE (LONDON)

ROLE SUMMARY

  • Position: Sustainability consultant internship with opportunity for a full-time graduate role offered at internship completion (performance pending)
  • Duration: Minimum 3 months up to a permanent role
  • Frequency: Full time (flexible, can be part time if desired)
  • Remuneration: London Living Wage hourly rate
  • Key Benefits: 25 days of holiday per year (pro-rated)
  • Application: Email CV to mail@xco2.com
  • Right to work in the UK: Applicants must have a valid visa with right to work in the UK at the time of application

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Recently completed or working towards a Master’s in environmental design, sustainability or similar.

The candidate must demonstrate a keen interest in low carbon design and take an active interest in the industry. The individual must also fulfil the following criteria:

  • Excellent communication skills and capable of presenting ideas clearly
  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant industry standards and building regulations

Industry experience is not a requirement but will be considered a benefit, alongside knowledge of the following software: SketchUp, AutoDesk, PHPP, IES VE, Parametric Software (e.g. Rhino, Grasshopper, Ladybug), MS Office.

At XCO2, we are committed to valuing diversity and we seek to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development. We believe that people from different backgrounds help bring fresh ideas and unique approaches, which then makes us a more innovative and open-minded company.

INTERMEDIATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER (LONDON)

THE ROLE

We are looking for an Intermediate Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our growing team of engineers and environmental design consultants.  The position will work on the mechanical design of multiple XCO2 projects which include multi-residential, commercial and community projects in the UK and low carbon hotels and resorts across the globe. 

An Intermediate Mechanical Engineer at XCO2 should have a track record in taking projects through from inception to completion. They must have demonstrated technical competence in mechanical design including HVAC, low carbon systems and public health and maintain a general understanding of all disciplines of building services including, but not limited to, Electrical Systems, BMS and BEMS. 

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate from experience, participation through each design stage of a project 
  • Ability to work without ongoing supervision 
  • Satisfactory preparation of tasks in support of large projects for the Senior engineers 
  • Ability to manage medium sized projects from inception to completion 
  • Capable, through experience, of managing a number of tasks on multiple projects at a time 
  • Demonstrate ability to successfully represent the company in front of clients and design teams 
  • Show knowledge and interest in low carbon design and innovation 
  • Demonstrate ability to mentor, nurture and lead graduate and junior members of the team 
  • Have a willingness to follow the lead and cooperate in support of senior engineer’s projects 
  • Demonstrate efficiency in your work and output 
  • Deliver work in good time for review by your line manager and/or peers 
  • Assign tasks to junior/graduate engineers and take the time to teach them through their tasks and through company procedures 
  • Maintain high technical and quality standards 
  • Plan your time in advance for given weekly tasks and long-term duties on your projects 
  • Ensuring your work is in accordance with the brief provided by your line manager 
  • Maintain good technical knowledge of the industry and relevant building services design and industry standards 

Activities 

  • Preparation of work plans for your tasks 
  • Preparation of calculations, design reports, schematics and layout drawings 
  • Collation of design packs for medium sized projects 
  • Tracking of project work conducted by junior and graduate members who are supporting your work 
  • Ensure delivery of work on a weekly basis as planned 
  • Attend weekly team meetings 

Useful Additional Attributes 

  • Industry presence 
  • Overview knowledge of building services outside of your discipline 
  • Past experience of computational modelling of buildings 

Qualifications

  • Minimum of BEng, BSc in Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent 
  • Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience as a design engineer 
  • Ideally minimum of ACIBSE status with demonstration of activity to become Chartered

 

To apply for any of the above roles, send your CV and covering letter to mail@xco2.com