HVAC Project Engineer

Bexley Full-Time No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead HVAC projects, ensuring top-notch delivery and compliance with safety standards.
Company: Join a leading engineering firm specialising in HVAC for critical sectors.
Benefits: Competitive salary, site-based work, and opportunities for professional growth.
Why this job: Make a real impact in energy, defence, and transport industries with innovative HVAC solutions.
Qualifications: HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and strong HVAC design knowledge required.
Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career progression and a supportive team environment.

VIQU have partnered with a leading engineering organisation delivering specialist HVAC and ventilation systems for safety-critical facilities across Energy, Defence, and Transport sectors. This is a key role for an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to ensure the flawless delivery of engineering work scope, meeting project timescales, cost, quality, and safety requirements. You will work across design, site execution, and stakeholder management, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities of the HVAC Project Engineer:

Develop project schedules and milestones, coordinating with design engineers, contractors, and suppliers
Review project scope and ensure alignment with client requirements
Attend project meetings and provide technical input to support design and execution
Review and validate HVAC designs, ensuring compliance with codes, standards (e.g., Dw144), and specifications
Approve equipment selections and submittals, resolving technical issues throughout design and construction
Monitor installation activities on site for quality and safety, conduct inspections, and verify work against drawings
Coordinate commissioning, testing, and timely delivery of materials and equipment
Maintain project documentation including RFIs, change orders, progress reports, handover documents, and O&M manuals
Track project costs and support budget control, reporting progress to stakeholders and escalating issues as needed
Communicate with clients, provide technical presentations, manage feedback, and support post-installation troubleshooting

Key Requirements of the HVAC Project Engineer:

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
Strong knowledge in design and fabrication/assembly of packaged plant rooms – structural, piping, maintainability, transportation
Experience with modular design and manufacture
Aware of industry standards and legislation, including CE marking
Customer-facing with high commercial awareness
Experience with requirements, configuration, and change management
Ideally experienced in HVAC design and bespoke mechanical equipment within Nuclear applications
Proven experience in tendering and delivery through full project lifecycle
RIBA conversant with excellent communication skills

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HVAC Project Engineer employer: VIQU IT Recruitment

At VIQU, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an HVAC Project Engineer, you will benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading engineering organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality HVAC solutions in critical sectors. Our commitment to employee development and a supportive environment ensures that you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in your role.