Nigam Thekkum Purath
Watford,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced energy and mechanical engineering professional with a focus on energy management and sustainability. Skilled at driving significant cost savings and optimising energy efficiency through strategic planning and innovative solutions. Expertise includes conducting energy audits, integrating renewable energy systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, along with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and energy policy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
HHM JDT ISLAM Polytechnic College
Kozhikode, India
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Supervised student projects applying building services design principles, energy data analysis, and life cycle costing.
- Designed and delivered a curriculum integrating the UK's net zero strategy and low-carbon technologies, enhancing technical and policy literacy among more than 60 students annually.
- Organized workshops and seminars on carbon footprinting, energy audits, and circular economy, connecting academic learning with practical policy objectives.
- Assisted colleagues with curriculum planning, ensuring alignment with university guidelines.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to HND/Diploma level students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics and thermal engineering.
Technical Consultant
Oleena Mahila Samajam NGO
Kozhikode, India
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Drafted policy-aligned reports advising local authorities on energy procurement and decarbonisation.
- Developed carbon reduction strategies and prepared funding bids securing ESG-aligned investment.
- Developed comprehensive technical requirement documentation for a dry rendering project with an estimated budget of approximately USD 500,000.
Environmental Engineer
SAM Group of Architectural and Engineering Consultants
Kozhikode, India
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Led feasibility studies and life cycle cost analysis for energy-saving initiatives supporting net zero targets.
- Delivered energy audits and low-carbon MEP designs, reducing annual energy costs by 10%.
- Monitored utility consumption data to identify inefficiencies and inform carbon reduction plans.
- Managed carbon and energy projects achieving a 15% CO₂ reduction and 25% hospital waste reduction.
Trainee Project Engineer
Wayanad Infrastructure Private Limited
Wayanad, India
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Analyzed energy consumption data and identified opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions by ~15%.
- Supported environmental compliance reporting and carbon audits for civil infrastructure projects.
- Streamlined communication between stakeholders for effective decision-making process.
- Coordinated site inspections, maintaining strict quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Education
MSc - Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Brunel University
09.2023 - 09.2024
MTech - Energy and Environmental Engineering
VIT University
06.2015 - 06.2017
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
University of Calicut
08.2009 - 11.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Energy Policy
- Energy & Carbon Reduction Strategy
- Carbon & Energy Audits
- Funding bids
- Utility procurement & budget forecasting
- Compliance with UK energy & water legislation
- Stakeholder & senior management engagement
- Technical Report Writing
- Whole Life Costing
- LCA
- Data analysis
- Sustainability reporting
- Knowledge of iso 50001
- Energy consumption forecasting
- Utility rate analysis
- Energy efficiency strategies
- Training and Development
- HVAC systems knowledge
- Energy-saving strategies
- Waste management
- Knowledge of ANSYS Software ,AutoCAD ,Microsoft Office, Power BI, Excel
Certification
- Energy institute member– Associate level, Membership Number:0088430, Aug '25.
- DBS clearance, Certificate Number:001251690120, Jul '25
- ISO 50001 2018 Energy management system, Udemy, Apr '25
- Circular Economy Business Strategies, Circular Economy Business Strategies, Feb '25
- Transform Your Business through Sustainability and Climate Leadership, PMI Registered Education, Jan '25
Custom
Sustainable Ablution Water Treatment Plant for Irrigation and Utility Reuse, JDT ISLAM MOSQUE, 12/01/18, 02/28/19, Kozhikode, India, Designed a treatment system recycling 75% of ablution water (2,250 L/day), supporting Scope 2 CO2 reduction through lower water and energy demand. Waste Heat Recovery Using Incineration, JDT Islam Group of Institutions, 01/01/19, 05/31/19, Kozhikode, India, Oversaw the collection of municipal solid waste from an institutional auditorium and facilitated its processing in an incinerator. Implemented a waste heat recovery system by integrating copper pipes within the combustor to capture and utilize excess heat effectively. Implemented heat recovery and emission control systems, ensuring alignment with environmental compliance and carbon targets. Biogas digester design and implementation, MVR Cancer Center, 08/01/17, 11/30/17, Calicut, India, Engineered on-site biogas energy generation system, reducing dependency on cooking gas.
Timeline
MSc - Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Brunel University
09.2023 - 09.2024
Technical Consultant
Oleena Mahila Samajam NGO
10.2019 - 06.2023
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
HHM JDT ISLAM Polytechnic College
10.2018 - 09.2023
Environmental Engineer
SAM Group of Architectural and Engineering Consultants
08.2017 - 10.2018
MTech - Energy and Environmental Engineering
VIT University
06.2015 - 06.2017
Trainee Project Engineer
Wayanad Infrastructure Private Limited
03.2014 - 05.2015
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
University of Calicut
08.2009 - 11.2014
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