Petronella Mavunga
Croydon,UK
Summary
Intermediate Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in mechanical building services and energy compliance. Specialising in heating and ventilation design, SAP calculations, EPC lodgement, and IES VE thermal modelling to deliver compliant and energy-efficient residential and commercial projects. Committed to advancing sustainable design solutions across the built environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Intermediate Mechanical Engineer
Flatt Consulting
Caterham, Surrey
2022.07 - Current
- Deliver mechanical building services design for commercial and residential new-builds and conversion projects.
- Produce thermal models using IES VE to assess energy performance and overheating risk.
- Complete SAP calculations to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations Part L.
- Produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for dwellings as part of accredited energy assessor duties.
- Accredited OCDEA Energy Assessor, qualified to undertake SAP and EPC assessments using Elmhurst software.
- Design and size heating and ventilation systems in line with UK standards and client briefs.
- Support senior engineers with technical calculations, design development, and project delivery.
- Prepare SAP reports, EPCs, energy statements, and compliance documentation for Building Control submission.
- Coordinate with architects and multidisciplinary consultants to integrate mechanical systems into building designs.
- Review and assist with AutoCAD mechanical layouts and drawings, supporting coordination and design development.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Support Worker
Nisacraft Care
Sales Assistant
Sports Direct
Education
MSc - Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
University of Salford
Salford 2020.09 - 2021.05
BEng (Hons) - Aeronautical Engineering
University of Salford
Salford 2016.09 - 2019.05
Skills
- Mechanical building services design (MEP)
- Heating and ventilation design
- SAP assessments for new dwellings and conversions
- EPC production and lodgement
- Energy statements and compliance reporting
- OCDEA energy assessment
- AutoCAD mechanical layout review and coordination
- Thermal modeling (IES VE)
- Building control submissions
- Building regulations compliance
- Energy and carbon assessments
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of building services
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Intermediate Mechanical Engineer
Flatt Consulting
2022.07 - Current
MSc - Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
University of Salford
2020.09 - 2021.05
BEng (Hons) - Aeronautical Engineering
University of Salford
2016.09 - 2019.05
Support Worker
Nisacraft Care
Sales Assistant
Sports Direct