HVAC Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Static HVAC Engineer to take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of mechanical and air-conditioning systems at a prestigious hotel near Tower Bridge. This is a full-time, site-based position suited to a multiskilled engineer with strong experience across wet systems, commercial air conditioning and plumbing. The successful candidate will help maintain a comfortable, safe and reliable environment for hotel guests and staff while delivering a professional service with minimal disruption to hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Maintain and fault-find commercial chillers and chilled-water systems.
• Service, repair and inspect fan coil units.
• Maintain VRV, VRF, split and multi-split air-conditioning systems.
• Complete temperature, pressure and performance checks.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and refrigerant-related faults.
• Inspect and maintain pumps, valves, pipework, strainers and associated controls.
• Complete plumbing repairs, including leaks, blockages, taps, toilets and sanitary fittings.
• Maintain air-handling and ventilation equipment where required.
• Identify defects and recommend remedial works or replacement parts.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and guest-room maintenance issues.
• Liaise professionally with hotel management, housekeeping and other contractors.
• Maintain accurate service records, asset information and maintenance reports.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety, F-Gas and site procedures.
• Keep plant rooms and working areas clean, safe and organised.

Essential Requirements

• Strong experience maintaining commercial HVAC systems.
• Proven knowledge of wet systems, including chillers and fan coil units.
• Experience working with VRV, VRF and split air-conditioning systems.
• Good plumbing knowledge and practical repair skills.
• Current F-Gas qualification.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
• Able to work independently and manage maintenance priorities.
• Professional and confident in a customer-facing hotel environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working in a hotel, hospitality or other occupied commercial environment.
• Knowledge of AHUs, ventilation, pumps, heating systems and BMS controls.
• Relevant mechanical, plumbing, air-conditioning or refrigeration qualifications.
• Experience maintaining asset registers and completing electronic service reports.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, organised and proactive.
• Calm and professional when responding to urgent faults.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Respectful of guests, hotel staff and sensitive working areas.
• Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time static position.
• Prestigious hotel site in Tower Bridge.
• Varied work across mechanical, plumbing and air-conditioning systems.
• Support from an experienced building-services business.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV outlining your experience with chillers, fan coil units, VRV/VRF systems, split air conditioning and plumbing maintenance.