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Charity Football Tournament for Morrison Construction

8 July 2025

A group of DSSR colleagues recently took part in a charity football game with Morrison Construction, part of the Galliford Try Group

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DSSR competes in the inaugural Morrison Construction Cup for charity

We were recently invited to take part in a charity football tournament by Morrison Construction, part of the Galliford Try Group, raising money for two nominated charities: MacMillan Cancer Support and Alzheimer Scotland.

Morrisons hailed the purpose of event as “bringing together our colleagues, clients, consultants, and subcontractors for a fun-filled day of football, food, and drinks—all while raising funds for our two nominated charities. We hope this will become an annual event, and we would love for you to be part of the first one.”

Our team comprised Fraser Faulks, David Stewart, Cameron Young, Adam Cooper, James Henry, and Ethan Porter.

The guys put in a valiant effort, coming joint-top of the group stages with 9 points, and managed to reach the quarter finals before being defeated by an imposing host team from Morrison Construction (and no, we didn’t let them win).

Ending on a positive note, DSSR struck it gold in the raffle, with Fraser scooping 3 prizes and David coming away with a signed Celtic top.

by dssr-Paul

Jonathan Day and James MacLeod Recognised at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025

20 June 2025

DSSR colleagues, Jonathan Day and James MacLeod, were both recognised at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025

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We are delighted to share news of our success at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025, with two of our colleagues being recognised for their efforts.

The North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards are an annual event that recognises and celebrates the achievements of apprentices and the organisations that support them in North Yorkshire. The awards showcase the region’s apprenticeship success stories and highlight the crucial role employers and training providers play in developing talent.

Jonathan Day won the Degree Apprenticeship category. This is open to apprentices who were enrolled in their programme 12 months prior to the event and who are studying for a level 6 or above qualification (equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree).

James MacLeod received the only highly commended recognition of the evening in the Engineering/Manufacturing category, for apprentices who work within the engineering or manufacturing sectors.

Matthew Day
Regional Director

“This is a great recognition of all of their hard work. Jonathan and James are outstanding champions for how the apprenticeship route is an excellent parthway to a professional engineering career at DSSR.”

Matthew Day

by dssr-Paul

DSSR Support of NHS Forest Reflected in 2025 Report

19 June 2025

NHS Forest shared with us their annual report on what they have achieved with our support over the planting season

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DSSR continues to support the NHS Forest

For many years, DSSR has been a sponsor of the NHS Forest, an alliance of health sites working to transform their green space to realise their full potential for health, wellbeing and biodiversity, and to encourage engagement with nature. It is run by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, an independent UK charity, as part of its Green Space for Health programme.

We believe in the important work being carried out by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare and continue to support the good work carried out by NHS Forest. DSSR colleagues based in different offices across the UK have also volunteered their time, helping to plant more trees on NHS estates. Over the past 12 months, DSSR has once again supported the NHS Forest by sponsoring 500 trees.

Green spaces are one of our most neglected health resources. A growing body of evidence points to the benefits of access to nature and green space for mental and physical health, including positive outcomes for heart rates and blood pressure, stress levels, mood and self-esteem, obesity, type 2 diabetes, post-operative recovery, birth weight, children’s cognitive development and cardiovascular disease.

When people have more access to green space where they live, income-related health inequalities are less marked. In England alone, it has been calculated that the NHS could save an estimated £2.1 billion every year in treatment costs if everyone had access to good quality green space.

The NHS Forest started life as a tree-planting project in 2009. Since then, more than 400 healthcare sites across the UK have joined the alliance, and over 130,000 trees have been planted on or near their estates.

NHS Forest 2024-25 – Planting Season in Review

This season, the NHS Forest facilitated the planting of 25,464 trees across the UK:

  • 11,950 (46.9%) were distributed as 245 ‘Trees for Healthcare bundles’
  • 12,461 (48.9%) made up larger site-specific orders
  • 1,053 trees (4.1%) were productive fruit varieties

The combined total supplied in winter 2024-25 accounts for 16% of all planting since NHS Forest’s inception in 2009. Species diversity was increased this season, with a total of 32 native species supplied (up from 20 in 2023/24), plus 3 non-native species and 59 fruit varieties.

NHS Forest was pleased to supply fruit bundles again this season as part of our Healthcare Orchards scheme. Sites were able to request a bespoke mix of apple, pear, cherry, plum, damson, gage, medlar and quince varieties; apple cultivars were by far the most popular orchard tree choice.

  • Trees were applied for and supplied to 159 unique healthcare sites managed by 125 trusts and other NHS service providers.
  • The average size of all orders was 127 trees.
  • The largest number of trees supplied to a single site was 2,290 (Princess Alexandra Hospital), and the smallest was 5 (Mary Seacole Nursing Home).
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust was also the largest recipient trust, followed closely by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which also planted more than 2,000 trees each.

“NHS Forest would like to express our sincere appreciation to all tree sponsors that have collectively funded our planting work this season. It simply wouldn’t be possible for us to operate at this scale without your support, and we are immensely grateful for your backing of our project.”

Liz, Hattie, Neil, Dan and Una
The NHS Forest Team

by dssr-Paul

Loughborough University Awards DSSR Engineer, Shrijit Sugathan

20 May 2025

Shrijit Sugathan, DSSR Building Performance Modelling Engineer, has been awarded the Pick Everard Prize from Loughborough University

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Shrijit receives Pick Everard Award from Loughborough University

DSSR colleague, Shrijit Sugathan, was awarded the Pick Everard Prize from Loughborough University. This is awarded to the student on the MSc Low Energy Building Services Engineering programme with the highest overall mark for their research project.

Shrijit received the highest score for his research into the potential of targeted retrofitting strategies in transforming tropical residential buildings into net-zero energy homes.

Shrijit was presented with the award by ASHRAE President, Dennis Knight, at an award ceremony at Loughborough University.

Shrijit Sugathan
Project Engineer – Building Performance Modelling

“Climate change is real, and buildings must evolve. This study proves that with smart retrofitting, resilience is possible – even in Kerala’s humid heat.”

Shrijit Sugathan

Research Topic: Retrofitting for a Resilient Future: Achieving Net-Zero in Kerala Homes

My study explored the feasibility of transforming tropical residential buildings – specifically in Kerala – into net-zero energy homes through targeted retrofitting strategies. By improving the building envelope, integrating energy-efficient systems, and incorporating solar PV, the research showed remarkable results in energy savings, indoor comfort, and future climate resilience.

Key Highlights:

  • Energy Efficiency: Retrofitting cut energy use nearly in half—from 8772.8 kWh to 4802.7 kWh.
  • Renewable Integration: Solar PV systems generated 5250.5 kWh annually, achieving net-zero and even surplus energy in certain months.
  • Thermal Comfort: Natural ventilation, ceiling fans, and shading reduced extreme indoor heat, especially in living areas.
  • Climate Resilience: Despite an 84% projected energy demand increase by 2080, retrofitted homes outperformed current standards, proving their long-term sustainability.

by dssr-Paul

DSSR Attends the UK’s Largest Low-Carbon Energy and Renewables Event

16 May 2025

DSSR Attends the UK’s Largest Low-Carbon Energy and Renewables Event

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This week, members of the DSSR Sustainability Team attended the All-Energy Conference, the UK’s largest low-carbon energy and renewables event, at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). All-Energy is a vital date on the calendar for professionals driving the renewable and low-carbon energy transition, offering expertise, innovative technologies, and critical insights to shape a net-zero future.

For DSSR, the event was a strategic opportunity for us to:

  • Stay ahead of evolving regulations (e.g., Part L updates, net-zero compliance) and discover new methods of designing future-proof buildings such as the latest heat pumps, smart grids, and energy storage systems.
  • Engage with 270+ exhibitors from 14 countries, identifying technologies that can be integrated into client projects for improved efficiency and decarbonisation.
  • Connect with policymakers, developers, and investors actively seeking building services expertise to deliver sustainable infrastructure, retrofits, and energy-efficient designs.

Our team explored the latest challenges and opportunities in energy transition, attending seminars on heat decarbonisation, retrofitting, and cross-sector collaboration. The insights gained will directly inform DSSR’s design strategies and client solutions, ensuring we remain at the forefront of low-carbon building innovation.

Networking and Knowledge Sharing

Senior Sustainability Specialist, Rachel Mason, and Sustainability Assistant, Atheya Rajeev, highlighted the value of All-Energy’s global networking:

Rachel Mason:

“I’ve attended All-Energy for eight years, and this year’s focus on heat networks and affordable low-carbon heating was especially relevant for our work. The event is unmatched for building partnerships—whether with technology suppliers or developers needing MEP expertise to meet sustainability targets.”

Atheya Rajeev:

“The seminar on Scotland’s Heat Transition underscored how collaboration between designers, government, and private sectors is critical to achieving net-zero buildings. As my first All-Energy, it was inspiring to see how DSSR’s work aligns with these larger industry goals.”

With 600+ speakers and record-breaking attendance in 2024, All-Energy solidified its role as the hub for renewable energy innovation. DSSR’s participation underscores our commitment to delivering sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective building designs in a rapidly evolving sector. The team is already looking ahead and applying lessons from the conference to active projects and exploring partnerships with exhibitors to enhance DSSR’s service offerings.

by dssr-Paul

Degree Apprentice (Mechanical) - Harrogate Office

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Degree Apprentice (Mechanical) - Harrogate Office

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Hiring: Degree Apprentice (Mechanical) - Harrogate Office

Company Profile

DSSR is an award-winning international company of Consulting Engineers. We have been around for over 75 years specialising in mechanical and electrical services consultancy. We apply our expertise and knowledge to our designs to make the world a more sustainable place.

Job Description

We are seeking an Apprentice (Mechanical) to join the DSSR Team at our Harrogate Office. The successful candidate will be allocated a Mentor who will be responsible for your on-going training, and you will also learn from your colleagues who are experts in their field.
Throughout this programme, you will be developed, trained and coached in the skills and competencies that will help you become a successful Building Services Design Engineer.
You will also be provided with the opportunity to network with other Apprentices across the business, attending both social and learning events.

Key Responsibilities

As a Degree Apprentice within DSSR you will gain experience in many of the sectors that we operate in including, Further Education, Healthcare, Law & Order, Defence, Offices, Residential, Retail and Leisure.

Key Skills

To be successful, you should have:

  • A genuine interest in building services engineering
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Possess a ‘self-starter’ attitude and have the motivation to work hard
  • Flexibility, adaptability and a drive to continuously learn
  • An ability to collaborate and work well as part of a team

Rewards & Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary; rising throughout the scheme
  • Regular salary uplifts throughout the programme
  • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • Group Life Assurance Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle to Work, Tech Benefits & Car Maintenance)
  • Medicash Plan
  • Various Discount Schemes
  • A wide variety of development and training opportunities

Education, Qualifications & Training

To apply for our Design Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme, you should have achieved the following qualifications: 4 – National 5 passes at Grade C or above, including Mathematics, English and two other subjects one of which should be science or technology-based.

Relevant prior experience may also be considered as an alternative to the above.

Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to provide 2 suitable references.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click the button below and email us the following:

  • A copy of your CV
  • A cover letter

Click to Apply

by dssr-Paul

Drone Footage: Milford Community Diagnostic Centre Nearing Completion

25 March 2025

DSSR shot drone footage of the soon-to-be-completed Milford Community Diagnostic Centre

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The Milford Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now in the final stages of completion. Working alongside P+HS Architects and with MTX Contracts Ltd utilising Modern Methods of Construction, we’ve helped accelerate delivery while ensuring a high-quality healthcare environment. With the building’s exterior fully complete, internal works are now wrapping up. External landscaping is almost complete, with only the access road and highway works remaining.

Once operational, this brand new facility will serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, delivering an additional 11,000 MRIs and 9,500 CT scans annually—enhancing patient care by streamlining diagnostics into a single appointment.

Drone footage shot by DSSR:

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Careers Fair at Ripon Grammar School

24 March 2025

DSSR attended the recent Careers Fair at Ripon Grammar School

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We were delighted to be invited back to Ripon Grammar School’s annual Careers Fair. It’s always a great chance to chat with enthusiastic students who are thinking about their future careers. We love sharing insights about Building Services Engineering, offering advice, and hopefully inspiring the next generation.

Events like this also help us spread the word about what we do while giving us fresh perspectives from young people. It’s so rewarding to connect with students and support them as they take their first steps towards exciting careers!

by dssr-Paul

Drone Footage: Northern Rotunda March 25 Update

20 March 2025

We shot drone footage of the progress being made on the North Rotunda refurbishment

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We took advantage of the good weather to shoot a progress update on the North Rotunda refurbishment 🌞 The North Rotunda was originally built 135 years ago and housed an industrial elevator. This lowered horses, carriages, vehicles, and passengers to a now-disused tunnel under the river Clyde that leads to an identical twin South Rotunda. In this video, we fly over the tunnel towards the South Rotunda.

The new design will see the creation of ‘The Roundhouse’ on the ground floor, and ‘The Rotunda’ on the upper floors while restoring historic features like the cast iron and glass cupola.

Drone footage shot by DSSR:

by dssr-Paul

Drone Footage: Overgate Hospice Opening Ceremony

14 March 2025

We shot some drone footage at the opening ceremony of Overgate Hospice

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We were thrilled to attend the Breaking Ground Ceremony at Overgate Hospice, marking the official start of construction on the new hospice, a project that will transform hospice care in Calderdale for generations to come. With the gift of good weather at the ceremony, we were also able to shoot some drone footage of the ceremony.

The ceremony, led by Tracey Wilcocks (Overgate Chief Executive), was fantastic, highlighting the importance of the Hospice within the Calderdale community and the generosity shown by so many to enable this project to take place. Standing together on the very ground where this vision will come to life was a truly special moment.

Now the ground is broken the hard work continues and, as a team, we are looking forward to continuing our work with the Hospice to deliver the Overgate Hospice Big Build.

Drone footage shot by DSSR:

by dssr-Paul

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