Technical Design Engineer HVAC in Leeds

Our client is a Leeds-based specialist in control panel design, manufacturing, and building management systems, with over 25 years of industry experience. They provide a complete end-to-end service, including system design, in-house panel manufacturing, engineering, installation, and ongoing maintenance across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and public sector projects.

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality bespoke control solutions, they work with a wide range of clients on technically interesting projects, from new-build developments through to complex refurbishment and upgrade works. Their projects typically include a 75/25 split of new works to rework, covering sectors such as schools, student accommodation, office developments, manufacturing facilities, and commercial buildings, with project values ranging from £10k to £500k.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a technically minded individual with experience within BMS, HVAC, MEP, building services, or controls who is interested in developing their career within the commercial side of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands building services and enjoys analysing technical information, problem-solving, and working with customers, but who would like to move into a more commercially focused position. Full support and training will be provided to develop your estimating skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Development Director and wider engineering teams to understand project requirements, review specifications, prepare quotations, and develop accurate tender submissions. Over time, you will become a key part of the estimating function, helping to manage tenders, support business growth, and ensure projects are commercially and technically aligned.

This role will predominantly be office based at LS12, with some flexibility for occasional home working. The business primarily works with Trend and Tridium BMS platforms, so experience with BMS controls, HVAC systems, or building services would be highly advantageous.

• Review customer enquiries, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation to understand project requirements
• Develop an understanding of BMS project costing, including equipment, labour, materials, and subcontractor requirements
• Liaise with suppliers and internal engineering teams to gather technical and commercial information
• Assist with sales handovers to the delivery team following successful project awards
• Develop knowledge of ISO9001 quality procedures and company standards

Previous experience working within BMS, HVAC, MEP, mechanical building services, controls, or a related engineering environment is required. A strong technical understanding of building services systems and how they operate is essential, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project information. A genuine interest in developing commercial and estimating skills is also important.

Benefits include:

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience
• ~25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus Christmas shutdown)
• ~ Private medical cover
• ~ Full training and development into estimating and commercial management
• ~ Opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of expansion
• ~ Work with technically challenging BMS and controls projects across multiple sectors
• ~ Develop a career pathway from technical engineering into a commercial role
• ~ Exposure to projects ranging from £10k - £500k
• ~ Flexibility with occasional home working (non-contractual)

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