YEN South West Committee

Louis is a Senior Mechanical Engineer for AtkinsRealis in Bristol, where he began as an apprentice engineer in 2017. He joined the committee in September 2022 as a general member and progressed into his role as chair in 2024. Louis joined the committee with the aim of expanding his network in the Building Services industry whilst also helping to organise events and building the building services community in the South West.

Louis recognises the importance of our roles as young engineers in the drive for a net-zero future and wants to use the YEN platform to inspire the upcoming engineers in the industry to share his enthusiasm for achieving these goals. Louis has worked in most building services sectors, but now primarily works on blue light refurbishments and more secure, defence and nuclear sector projects.

Shermin is an active member of the CIBSE YEN committee and is passionate about integrating architecture and engineering to drive sustainable design. With a background in architecture and expertise in energy modelling, daylight analysis, climate risk, and master planning, they bring a multidisciplinary perspective to the built environment.

Shermin is dedicated to promoting holistic and resilient solutions in building or masterplan design. They view collaboration as a crucial tool for addressing the complex challenges our industry faces and are eager to exchange ideas with like-minded professionals. As part of the YEN committee, Shermin aims to create opportunities for knowledge-sharing, professional development, and meaningful connections within the industry. Driven by a desire to make a lasting positive impact, Shermin looks forward to collaborating with others to expand collective knowledge and help shape a more sustainable future.

Daniel is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer working at AtkinsRéalis in Bristol. In 2024, he graduated from UWE with a BEng (Hons) in Architecture and Environmental engineering. He joined the YEN committee with the aim of helping young engineers ‘land’ in the industry, learn on the latest topics relevant to the discipline, expand their network, and build a healthier community amongst all disciplines of the built environment.

He is part of the Mission Critical team at AtkinsRéalis, passionate about developing in a sector with a crucial impact on the environment. From a background focused on sustainable design and the integration of MEP with architecture, he believes that exceptional designs arise from a collaborative environment with forward-thinking practices.  He believes that YEN is a great platform to meet interesting people, share ideas, and have fun.

Simeon studied Mechanical Engineering at Cardiff University, graduating in 2022, and now works at SAV Systems, where he specialises in low-carbon building solutions with a particular focus on heat networks. His role gives him hands-on experience with real-world engineering challenges, working closely with consultants and clients to help deliver efficient, future-proof systems.

Simeon is passionate about sustainable engineering and the transition to net zero. As a member of the CIBSE YEN South West committee, he is keen to support early-career engineers, encourage technical knowledge sharing, and help shape the next generation of low-carbon solutions. He enjoys being part of a community that’s collaborative, forward-thinking, and always looking to improve.

Neve graduated with BEng(Hons) in Building Services Engineering from UWE in 2025 after completing her apprenticeship at Buro Happold, where she continues to work now as an engineer in the MEP team. Neve works on a variety of projects, but she currently focuses on new build and retrofit of theatres, focusing on improving energy efficiency and decarbonisation for the future of this industry.

She joined the South West YEN in early 2024, and has enjoyed attending and organising many technical and social events with the YEN as a way to expand her network with other like-minded engineers across the South West. As an advocate for the apprenticeship route, she looks forward to engaging with other young aspiring engineers.

Albert Mathew graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from India in 2013 and began his career in building services on a metro rail project. In 2015, he moved to Dubai, where he gained valuable experience working across a range of project scales and sectors.

In 2022, Albert relocated to the UK to pursue an MSc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire. He is now part of the team at Cundall, contributing to both UK and international projects, with a focus on mechanical, public health, and fire protection system design. He has a keen interest in delivering high-quality, user-focused building environments.

Albert is passionate about emerging technologies and is an advocate for knowledge sharing within the industry. He is committed to supporting the next generation in delivering zero-carbon and safety-led solutions. He values being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that strives for continual innovation and improvement.

Amy joined the South West YEN Committee in 2025. She is a Paralegal at Buro Happold, where she supports the legal and commercial side of engineering projects. Her role includes reviewing contracts, NDAs, and helping to manage risk across the business. Amy studied Fine Art at Falmouth University before completing her Master’s degree in Law at Liverpool John Moores University. She has a background in real estate law and moved into the construction sector in 2024 to focus on contracts and in-house legal work.

Amy joined the YEN Committee in 2025 to meet others across the building services industry, and to feel more connected to the wider world of engineering. Coming from a non-engineering background, Amy is keen to not only grow her understanding of the sector, but also to help shape a welcoming and inclusive space where people can connect, get involved and thrive early in their careers.

Ebony studied Engineering Design (MEng) at the University of Bristol, specialising in Mechanical engineering. She was first exposed to the building services industry during her year in industry placement as part of her degree. She now works as a mechanical engineer and is learning so much!

Ebony realised there was a lot of scope for learning and education within CIBSE YEN, especially given their close links with the universities and industry leaders. Her motivation for joining the committee, is to help facilitate those opportunities for learning and collaboration.