Life at Hulleys

I joined the Glasgow office in 2013 as a Design Engineer after obtaining my chartership and looking for a new challenge.  I enjoy working at H&K due to the opportunity to work in a broad range of projects in many different sectors and also working on some of the largest projects in Glasgow.  It is exciting to see how as a company we can bring in change to our own city and it confirmed my desire for a company which has such a strong local client base.  We never stop learning and I’ve continued to add new skills while working on some challenging but ultimately rewarding projects.  As a working parent Hulleys has given me the opportunity to have a work life balance I need while allowing me to progress my career and achieve my goals.

When I joined in 2020 I had very little exposure to the Building Services industry and no experience working as an Engineer.  Everyone was extremely welcoming and working in a team supported by Senior Engineers, I was able to take on some responsibility and become increasingly independent, when making design decisions and coming up with innovative solutions to challenges that may arise during various stages of a project.

I have had the opportunity so far to work on a variety of projects from schools, offices to hospitals and leisure centres.  The extensive portfolio of projects the company works on is one of the things I enjoy the most, I have used IES for design and compliance purposes to assist with design calculations and production of EPCs. I have developed a strong relationship with all my colleagues and look forward to developing further as an Engineer alongside them. 

Having dabbled in both Robotics and Electrical Engineering during my degree, I was not quite sure what my next steps would be upon graduating. H&K was my first look into the world of Building Services, I joined the Birmingham team in 2022, having an Electrical background, I have been able to learn about LV electrical systems alongside other mechanical systems such as Domestic Services and HVAC. 

I have been able to work on a diverse portfolio of projects.  Our projects range from small health centres and residential refurbishment to projects as big as the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.  I have had the opportunity to interact with clients on a regular basis which has helped me improve my soft skills alongside my technical skills. I hope to keep developing my skills and experience working on exciting projects, while working towards Chartered status.

I joined the Company in 2022 on the back of a post-graduation role as a Design Engineer focussed on Fire Engineering. With a BEng in Civil & Structural Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and an MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, it was always my ambition to have a career working in the built environment.

At Hulleys, I quickly settled in as part of a friendly team of Mechanical Engineers working collaboratively with other Mechanical and Electrical Engineers throughout the office here in Glasgow. In my time with Hulley & Kirkwood, I have contributed to projects in the residential, education and healthcare sectors, learning much about the unique challenges associated with each. 

I’ve also had the opportunity to conduct on-site surveys and attend regular CPDs alongside my colleagues. Additionally, with the recent introduction of a formal graduate training programme, I am grateful to benefit from a structured training pathway to complement my increasing responsibility in projects.