We are delighted to announce the following promotions within the Hannan team…..
Andy Carrington – Director
Andy joined Hannan Associates as an apprentice mechanical design engineer 25 years ago. He has developed consistently and is a key member of the Hannan team contributing to the success of a wide range of projects and some of our longest-standing clients. Andy has helped the business progress, improving standards and methods of working to ensure we meet changing industry needs.
Vicky Priestley – Marketing Director
Vicky joined Hannan Associates 20 years ago as a Marketing Assistant and PA to the directors. Her continued loyalty and enthusiasm has led to her growth within the business and she has become an integral part of the leadership team, driving the marketing & business development related activities and supporting the other main business operations.
Tom Cutt – Associate Mechanical Engineer
Tom joined Hannan Associates eight years ago as a Graduate mechanical design engineer and during this time he has worked hard to progress as a design engineer, team player and team leader. He is driven and focused, with a keen interest in sustainability. He has played a key role in the successful delivery of many projects.
Juan Carlos – Head of BIM
Juan joined Hannan Associates eight years ago to develop our in-house BIM capability to meet changing industry standards . He continues to maintain high standards within the BIM department whilst developing the skills of other team members.
Shaun Wilkinson – Head of Construction Monitoring
Shaun joined Hannan Associates ten years ago and has 25 years industry experience. Shaun’s eye for detail and excellent communication skills lends themselves to the project monitoring role and he now leads our in-house monitoring service. Shaun is a positive team player and leader, who brings enthusiasm and a sense of humour to his teams.
We are very pleased to introduce you to Louis and Tom, the latest recruits to join the Hannan team……
Name: Louis Heywood
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Which training route did you take?
Masters degree in mechanical engineering at the university of Sheffield.
What do you enjoy about your job?
I like the variety of the job, since joining I’ve been involved in a wide variety of projects including residential blocks, offices, warehouses, and hotels. Each project brings new challenges and new tasks to get involved in.
What do you enjoy about working at Hannan Associates?
The team here is smaller than at the multi disciplinary practice where I previously worked, but here I feel that I have a more responsibility and am playing more of an involved role than I’ve previously was. I’m also getting to work on some really interesting projects.
Have there been any projects or sectors you’ve particularly enjoyed working on since joining Hannans?
I’ve enjoyed working on the Radcliffe Civic Hub project for Bury Council, which will provide new leisure facilities for Radcliffe town centre.
What are your future career & learning goals / aspirations?
My current goal is to carry on developing my skills and experience within the industry working towards taking the lead on a full project.
What do you enjoying doing in your spare time?
In my spare time when I’m not busy doing DIY projects at home or going to B&Q again… I enjoy hill walking, running and climbing. On the weekends I like to go camping in my campervan around the UK.
Any advice for people looking at starting a career in building services engineering?
I’d tell new engineering graduates not to overlook smaller companies when applying for roles as, based on my experience they can offer more interesting and hands on experience.
Name: Tom Meese
Role: Electrical Design Engineer
Why did you decide to become a building services engineer?
I decided to become a building services engineer during my MSc when we did a unit called, ‘Zero Carbon Built Infrastructure‘. This unit included learning about energy demand within buildings and the impact the building fabric has on energy consumption. This was my first introduction to building services work.
Which training route did you take?
My training route was….
A-levels – Maths and Physics and History
BEng – Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Manchester Metropolitan University
MSc – Renewable Energy and Clean Technology – University Of Manchester
What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy the problem-solving aspect of the job and the variety of different jobs for a variety of different clients
I enjoy being a part of the Hannan Associates team. My managers keep me busy but the workload is well balanced, I am not put under too much pressure and I am given trust and freedom to manage my time.
Have there been any projects or sectors you’ve particularly enjoyed working on since joining Hannans?
I’ve particularly enjoyed working on the expansion works at Stoke City’s Football Ground and the network layout design for Liverpool Waters for Peel.
What are your future career & learning goals / aspirations?
My future career goals include….
Becoming a chartered engineer
Have an impact with the low carbon aspect of design
Become someone people are confident to come to for answers on technical and difficult questions
Specialise in electrical engineering but be able to work on some mechanical tasks to
What do you enjoying doing in your spare time?
In my spare time I enjoy going to football games or gigs. I try to visit as many different stadiums as possible.
Any advice for people looking at starting a career in building services engineering?
My advice for people looking at starting a career in building services engineering would be…..
Try and make relevant contacts in the industry as soon as possible
Develop an understanding of other areas involved, not just the area you study
Keep up to date with the latest information in the sector through reading papers or watching conferences etc..
If you are interested in joining the Hannan team in a Building Services Engineering apprentice or graduate position please get in touch. Our workforce is our greatest asset and we are always on the lookout for new talent.
With 40 years in business we can offer you valuable experience of a fast paced, innovative environment and a very varied workload. Our long standing team of engineers provide mentoring and guidance and we are committed to providing support and funding for continued training and development.
Hannan Associates are an equal opportunities employer and we value the diversity of our workforce. Applicants are considered in relation to business needs, job requirements & individual qualifications without regard to age, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Hannan team would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! It has been a pleasure working with you during the last year, we truly value the relationships and enjoy the challenges each project brings us.
We are as ever very thankful for the high level of repeat business we receive and the many interesting projects we are involved with. Despite all the turbulence of 2022 we feel very fortunate to have had another busy and rewarding year. But none of this could be possible without the continued hard work and commitment of our loyal team.
Instead of sending Christmas cards & gifts this year, we have made donations to Claire’s House, The Trussell Trust and Streetlife. Three very worthy charities who do a brilliant job of making a tangible impact on the lives of those who need support.
We are very pleased to be a part of the team delivering the next phase of redevelopment at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground for Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Proposed plans for the redevelopment of the Red Rose Grandstand include an 86 bedroom, 9 suite hotel extension, which will occupy the upper four floors above a new 1000 seat stand. The lower two floors will include retail space, a ticket office, museum facilities as well as a members lounge. External works include the realignment of Brian Statham Way with the adjacent public realm areas, which forms part of Trafford Council’s Civic Quarter masterplan .
Plans have been approved by Trafford Council and construction is scheduled to start early next year.
Hannan Associates are providing Building Services Engineering and Utilities Infrastructure consultancy services for the project and are working alongside Chroma Consulting, BDP Architects, Paul Butler Associates, TowerEight and Marston & Grundy on this project.
Hannan Associates have been involved in the design of stadia and training grounds, both new build and existing for 30 years.
If you would like to talk to us about a future project please give us a call or drop us an email….
New office developments and refurbishment projects in the UK will now be able to officially register their schemes under the Design for Performance framework.
The Design for Performance initiative was devised by The Better Buildings Partnership alongside the highly successful Australian NABERS programme to help close the well-known ‘energy performance gap.’ The framework provides the UK with an approach to office building design based on measurable performance outcomes rather than solely using design based criteria to assess a building’s impact.
Once a project signs a Design for Performance Agreement and sets a target NABERS Energy rating they can then promote their target rating to investors and occupiers, demonstrating the project’s commitment to sustainability and net zero carbon targets. The project is then required to be designed to meet the proposed energy rating targets using advanced simulation modelling.
The launch of NABERS UK and DFP comes at a critical time, as the built environment comes under increasing pressure to meet net zero carbon targets.
As part of our role as Building Services Engineers we have been increasingly helping clients design office buildings which will target a NABERS UK Energy Rating & UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Net Zero Carbon targets by undertaking Design for Performance standard advanced simulation modelling during the design process.
We are very proud to be working as part of Legal & General Investment Management’s team for the design of the Ralli Quays office and hotel scheme in Salford. This project is one of the 14 office developments in the UK which have been pioneering the Design for Performance initiative.
Ralli Quays
If you would like to talk to us about Design for Performance and your net zero operational carbon goals please drop us an email or give us a call.
The next phase of regeneration plans for Rochdale town centre have been approved by Rochdale Council.
The proposed plans for the mixed-use scheme being delivered by Genr8 Developments and Kajima in partnership with Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency, feature two blocks of apartments for private rent, a Hampton by Hilton hotel and a 44,000 sq ft office. The scheme will be constructed next to Rochdale Riverside retail and leisure development, which opened in 2020.
Hannan Associates are very pleased to be part of Gener8’s team for the ongoing regeneration of Rochdale Town Centre providing Building Services Engineering, BREEAM and Infrastructure consultancy.
Other members of the team include Cartwright Pickard, KKA Architecture, AEW Architects, Planit IE, Arcadis, Curtins Consulting and the main contractor is Willmott Dixon.
Once a thriving boom town of the industrial revolution and birthplace of the co-operative movement, Rochdale’s history, architecture and geographic location make it an important Greater Manchester town. However, following the decline of its cotton mills and manufacturing industry the town suffered economic downturn and neglect.
In a bid to turn the fortunes of this town around, Rochdale Borough Council have been actively working to improve the town centre for shoppers, visitors and businesses with a £250 million regeneration programme.
Hannan Associates have over 35 years’ experience of urban regeneration projects, working with clients and design teams to develop strategic Building Services Engineering, Infrastructure and Sustainability solutions that help transform previously neglected areas of our towns and cities.
If you would like to talk to us about a future project please give us a call or drop us an email….
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