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Joshua Bill Alvarez

London,Camden

Summary

Results-driven Intermediate Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record of delivering complex Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) designs for high-profile international and domestic projects. Currently contributing to signature, large-scale developments at Foster + Partners, including international airports and major cultural infrastructure. Expert in implementing advanced ventilation and climate control systems (AHU, FCU, DOAS, MVHR) and executing mechanical calculations across diverse international codes (ASHRAE, Saudi Building Code, South Korean and Polish Regulations) alongside CIBSE guidelines and British Standards. Expert user of Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, and InDesign, combining strong technical engineering capabilities with exceptional design coordination and presentation skills

Overview

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Language
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years of post-secondary education
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8
years of professional experience

Work history

Mechanical engineer

Foster and Partners
London, London Borough of Wandsworth
2024.06 - Current
  • Lead and support mechanical design phases for landmark, massive-scale international developments, ensuring strict adherence to global compliance, cross-border architectural frameworks, and specialized regional codes.
  • Riyadh Airport (Saudi Arabia): Contributed to complex mechanical and HVAC infrastructure planning according to ASHRAE and Saudi Building Code (SBC) criteria, integrating high-capacity Air Handling Units (AHUs), Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS), and Fan Coil Units (FCUs) to satisfy severe ambient desert environments.
  • Performance Theatre Building (South Korea): Formulated building services frameworks under South Korean building regulations, utilizing energy-efficient Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and FCU configurations tailored to rigorous local environmental, thermal comfort, and acoustic constraints.
  • Major Airport Project (Poland): Developed comprehensive mechanical layout schemes and schematic HVAC layouts in strict compliance with Polish and European Union (EU) construction and ventilation standards.
  • Utilize and advance expert knowledge in Revit for 3D BIM modeling, AutoCAD for detailed drafting, Excel for technical reporting/calculations, and InDesign for professional client presentations and design reporting.

Mechanical engineer

Hira & Khalique Associates
London, London Borough of Newham
2022.03 - 2024.05
  • Served as an MEP consultant across multiple sectors including high-density residential, retail, and commercial developments.
  • Managed full M&E design frameworks, implementing integrated AHU, FCU, and ventilation strategies along with steady-state heat loss/gain calculations, and SAPs for medium-sized projects ranging from 3 to 20 residential units.
  • Collaborated on large-scale high-rise residential developments exceeding 300 domestic flats, using Revit and AutoCAD for building services coordination.
  • Designed robust ventilation, water services, electrical, and public health (drainage) layouts following CIBSE guidelines and British Standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive site surveys and inspections before, during, and after project completion to deliver accurate progress reports for contractors.
  • Coordinated successfully with major utility providers including Thames Water, UKPN, and BT Openreach for new site connections.

Mechanical engineer

Skanska
London, Greater London
2018.03 - 2018.03

Contributed to engineering works on the Scalpel building within central London, applying academic principles to solve live design issues and proposing creative optimizations for existing plans during project meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2018.09 - 2021.06

Skills

  • Software & Tools: Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, Excel, Dialux, Navisworks, DesignBuilder, SAP10, CADCAM
  • Engineering Capabilities: HVAC & Mechanical Ventilation (AHU, FCU, DOAS, MVHR systems), Steady-State Heat Loss & Gain Calculations, Water Services Design, Public Health (Drainage) Design, Energy Efficiency Analysis, Site Surveys & Inspections, Utility Coordination (Thames Water, UKPN, BT Openreach)
  • Regulations & Memberships: CIBSE Member, ASHRAE Standards, British Standards, Saudi Building Code (SBC), South Korean & Polish National Building Regulations

Affiliations

  • Hip hop Dancer
  • Basketball

Languages

Tagalog
Intermediate

Timeline

Mechanical engineer

Foster and Partners
2024.06 - Current

Mechanical engineer

Hira & Khalique Associates
2022.03 - 2024.05

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
2018.09 - 2021.06

Mechanical engineer

Skanska
2018.03 - 2018.03
Joshua Bill Alvarez