VIJAYA KUMAR CHITHAMBARAM
Solihull,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished mechanical engineer with extensive expertise in building energy analysis and mechanical system design, leveraging proficiency in software such as IES Virtual Environment, Revit MEP, and AutoCAD. Demonstrates leadership excellence through managing diverse teams across international projects, ensuring quality assurance and energy efficiency improvements. Certified BREEAM AG and CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant, adept at innovative solution designing and cost-reduction strategies. Career goals include advancing sustainable engineering practices while enhancing project management capabilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Principal Mechanical Engineer
BakerHicks
Warwick, UK
07.2025 - Current
- Leading team of mechanical engineers to deliver high quality HVDC substation projects across UK for National Grid( EGL 1). Currently working on multiple projects in Heathrow airport upgrade works.
- Working as technical advisor for National Grid on on-going National Gride Control facility in Hams Hall.
- Delivered multiple RIBA Stage 2 & 3 projects for DEFRA.
- Managed resources effectively whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Contributed significantly towards cost reduction by minimising wastage.
- Performed comprehensive risk assessments before initiating projects.
- Collaborated with other departments, facilitated seamless communication.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams for successful project delivery.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Royal Haskoning DHV
Birmingham, UK
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Managing team of 8 mechanical engineers in Birmingham and Leeds office to deliver HVAC, Public health services for Defence buildings.
- Working on 2 Pre-Feed mechanical design for Shipyard in KSA.
- Managed resources effectively whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Resero Consultants UK
Shrewsbury, UK
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Managing HVAC, Public health services for care homes in Harrogate.
- CAT A & CAT B design HVAC design for office and missed use buildings across UK.
- Estimated and prepared Bill of Quantities and specification sheet for mechanical equipment's.
- Developed complex mechanical systems for efficient operation.
- Leading team of 4 engineers to ensure project completion on time.
Principle Mechanical Engineer
Cundall
Birmingham, UK
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Qanta labs – Handled team of 4 Mechanical engineer for stage 4 delivery which includes design & coordination of HVAC services which includes critical areas like Medical Gas and utility areas like Education & training which includes mechanical specification, mechanical calculations like heat load.
- London River Academy – Mental Health facility – Mechanical lead engineer for stage 3 delivery which includes design & coordination of HVAC services which includes critical areas like clozepheme rooms, Consultation rooms, Education & training which includes mechanical specification, mechanical calculations like heat load.
- Chamberline Square – Mechanical lead engineer for stage 4 delivery which includes design & coordination of HVAC services of 10 floor office building, which includes mechanical specification, mechanical calculations like heat load and Revit co-ordination.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mott MacDonald
Birmingham, UK
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Al-Suwaiq Hospital (250 Bed) – Mechanical lead engineer for stage 4 delivery which includes design & coordination of HVAC services which includes critical areas like operating theatres, Critical care areas, Pathology, CSSD, PTS, Medical Gas and utility areas like Laundry, Kitchen, Education & training which includes mechanical specification, mechanical calculations like heat load, diesel & LPG.
- Al-Khasab Hospital (175 Bed) – Mechanical lead engineer for stage 4 delivery which includes design & coordination of HVAC services which includes critical areas like operating theatres, Critical care areas, Pathology, CSSD, PTS, Medical Gas and utility areas like Laundry, Kitchen, Education & training which includes mechanical specification, mechanical calculations like heat load, diesel & LPG.
- Sultan Qaboos Hospital, Salalah (600 Bed) – Mechanical lead for stage 3 & 4 delivery which includes design & coordination of HVAC services within Annex building which includes critical areas like Pathology, CSSD and utility areas like Laundry, Kitchen, Education & training which includes mechanical specification, mechanical calculations like heat load, diesel & LPG along with leading service drawings for PTS.
- West Midlands Metro Depot Expansion RIBA 0-3 – RIBA Stage 3 and 4 mechanical design lead for expansion of tram depot in north Birmingham. Project includes significant internal refurbishment of areas of existing depot provided with new building services elements and reconditioned primary plant systems.
- Solihull Station Integrated Transport Hub, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council – RIBA stage 2 engineering lead for mechanical & electrical services, leading team to carry out study into options to improve Solihull Station and existing transport interchange to accommodate passenger growth and promote economic development of area. The project encompasses three stages – high level feasibility, option development and preferred option development. Hawkins\Brown are acting as architect for project and we are carrying out extensive stakeholder and public engagement.
- Warwickshire Gaelic Athletic Association (WGAA) Legacy Scheme (2021) – Mechanical engineer developing RIBA Stage 3 and 4 on scheme to reconfigure WGAA facility, part of M42 J6 Improvement Scheme. Working as main contractor's design team, am responsible for co-ordinating multidisciplinary team to develop design for new clubhouse, carpark, artificial turf pitch and natural turf pitch in greenbelt.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
AECOM GDC
Gurgaon, India
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Designed HVAC, Public health services and Fire Fighting drawings for mixed-use residential apartments in Hounslow.
- Heat load calculation for HVAC, Duct routing and sizing, Energy centre modelling and coordination.
- Coordination with Clients, Architects, Structural team, Landscape architects, Fire consultants for design and delivery of tender package and design drawings.
- Estimated and prepared Bill of Quantities and specification sheet for mechanical equipment's.
Senior Project Engineer
Bechtel ENKA Bahwan (BEB)
Muscat, Oman
03.2011 - 05.2016
- Lead designer for Piers Building, involved from conceptual design stage which involves equipment zoning (System serving zone), equipment selection based on heat load calculations which have performed with HAP 4.6.
- Involved in HVAC designing based on heat load calculation using traditional excel charts, pump head calculation has been done based on data from CIBSE standards.
- Equipment sizing & selection which includes Chillers, AHU, FCU, Pump, Fire dampers, valves, VAV and other ancillary items.
- Displacement diffuser system has been designed in coordination with HALTON for complete project.
- 15000 Sqm of floor area has been designed with underfloor cooling for this project along with UPONOR which involves load calculation & pipe spacing drawings in guidance from vendor.
- Coordination with Clients, Architects, Structural team, Landscape architects, Fire consultants for design and delivery of tender package and design drawings.
Senior Project Engineer
Voltas
Chennai, India
01.2006 - 02.2011
- Involved in designing based on heat load calculation using traditional excel charts, pump head calculation has been done based on data from ASHRAE standards.
- Responsible for managing a team of 2 mechanical engineers and 4 BIM Technicians for delivering Ducting design & piping for Air-conditioning Works and managing quality control.
- Material data sheet preparation and FAT approval documents must be prepared.
- Estimated and prepared Bill of Quantities and specification sheet for mechanical equipment's.
Application Engineer
Kruger ventilation Industries
Chennai, India
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Assist Managing Director by preparing feasibility studies with recommendations including defining and evaluating alternative ways of meeting Client's objectives.
- Planning & Execution of projects.
- Material finalization & New vendor relationship.
- Finalising materials below own cost and confirming timely delivery of materials at site Procurement, reviewing and analysing various sub-contractors for each project to achieve best value.
Education
Masters in Low Energy Building Services Engineering - Building Services
Loughborough University
Loughborough, United Kingdom 09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
MS University
Tirunelveli, India 06.1999 - 04.2003
Skills
- Building Energy Analysis Software: IES Virtual Environment, Design Builder
- Design Software: Bentley Hevacomp, HAP 46, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Sketchup, McQuay, Navisworks
- Project Management Software: Aconex, Microsoft Project, ProjectWise
- Certifications: BREEAM AG, CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant (LCC205393)
- Communication: During employment in UK, Oman and India dealt with people from different nationalities and this helped to effectively communicate with diverse cultural people Communicating point between company, clients and Local authorities
- Teamwork: Since worked as Senior Engineer, had to be key player in team coordinating with site and design office Facilitated design meetings and site office meetings to discuss about progress
- Time management & Problem Solving: During days in AECOM, BEB, Voltas faced many challenges but client facing roles helped to enhance ability to find solutions to their queries Since our projects were mixed-use buildings, international airport, office Buildings, we will be given deadline and we must complete design and coordination of work within deadline
- Creativity: As Designer, enhanced creative skills in each project that designed
- Leadership: Leading 20 members in GDC handling jobs in UK gave opportunities to define myself to take right decisions at right time As captain of university hockey team during final in undergraduate and leading team to national level championship and had to organise and lead other technical symposiums in making event great success
- Heat transfer principles
- Innovative solution designing
- Quality assurance principles
- Engineering software proficiency
- Leadership excellence
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Mechanical system design
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee management
- AutoCAD
- Project Management
REFEREES
- Mahroo, Eftekhari, Course Director, Low Energy Building Services Engineering, m.m.eftekhari@lboro.ac.uk, +44 (0)1509 222606, Loughborough University, Academic, Loughborough, UK
- Dominic, O’Hara, Director – Building Services, +44 - 7974632047, Employment
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
ASHRAE Design Competition 2019 Oct 2018 – May2019, First Prize winner of 2019 ASHRAE Integrated Sustainable building design competition., HVAC design for Swimming pool Dec 2018, Developed design criteria and designed HVAC system for swimming pool for winter condition., Building Control and Commissioning Apr 2019, Develop a BEMS for control and commissioning for Low Energy Buildings., Plant room and HVAC design for Hospital building Apr 2019, Design HVAC system and size the plant room for hospital building and develop it in Revit MEP for presentation., Low Energy Building Design for Office May 2019, Developed design criteria and designed low energy building design options for office buildings in Rome, Italy.
Accomplishments
- Won second place in a technical event where I designed an optimized 'Renewable energy for homes' sequence in 2003.
- First Prize winner in state technical symposium for “Best machine drawing techniques & advantages”.
- Won prize for effectively designing a CAD model of a building under given time and design constraints in 'Design Contest' in 2008.
ACTIVITIES
Attended seven days Special Camping Program conducted by National Service Scheme for cleaning the village and educating the people and their children about new technologies from 12th March 2002 to 18th March 2002. Volunteered in Non-Governmental Organization by raising funds and distributing food for the underprivileged children from Oct 2016 – Sept 2018. Attended seven days Special Camping Program conducted by National Service Scheme for cleaning the village and educating the people and their children about new technologies from 12th March 2002 to 18th March 2002. Volunteered in Non-Governmental Organization by raising funds and distributing food for the underprivileged children from Oct 2016 – Sept 2018.
Affiliations
- BREEAM Approved Graduate since September 2019
- Student Member in Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) since Oct 2018.
- Member in American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) since Oct 2013.
- Member of International Building Performance Simulation Association England (IBPSA) since Feb 2019.
Certification
Chartered Mechanical engineer (CEng MCIBSE)
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Elementary
Malayalam
Elementary
Timeline
Principal Mechanical Engineer
BakerHicks
07.2025 - Current
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Royal Haskoning DHV
10.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Resero Consultants UK
05.2023 - 10.2024
Principle Mechanical Engineer
Cundall
11.2021 - 05.2023
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mott MacDonald
10.2019 - 11.2021
Masters in Low Energy Building Services Engineering - Building Services
Loughborough University
09.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Mechanical Engineer
AECOM GDC
06.2016 - 09.2018
Senior Project Engineer
Bechtel ENKA Bahwan (BEB)
03.2011 - 05.2016
Senior Project Engineer
Voltas
01.2006 - 02.2011
Application Engineer
Kruger ventilation Industries
01.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
MS University
06.1999 - 04.2003