HVAC Engineer

VTU Group; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

eco vouchers

Comprehensive insurance package

VTU Academy training programs

32 holidays

Job summary

VTU Engineering Belgium BV is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineering Lead to drive design and execution of life sciences projects in Mechelen and beyond.

You will oversee HVAC sizing, piping, BMS integration, and commissioning activities while ensuring quality and compliance across the project lifecycle. Travel may be required and collaboration with clients and teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of HVAC engineering experience in life sciences or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Dutch and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC engineering activities across the EPCMV lifecycle.
• Prepare HVAC tender packages and review quotes.
• Provide construction, commissioning and qualification support.
• Coordinate with clients and team members.

Skills

HVAC engineering

Project management

Tender packages

Review quotes

Construction support

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or similar

Job description

Become an integral part of the exciting development of VTU Engineering Belgium and bring your fresh ideas, positive attitude, and professional integrity to our customers and team members!

We engineer and build the facilities of the future - sustainable, efficient, and ready for Tomorrow: Today.

Your contribution to our success:

Lead and coordinate HVAC engineering activities throughout the EPCMv project lifecycle :

• Apply project management principles related to cost, schedule, quality and risk management
• Capable of preparing HVAC tender packages
• Review of quotes and prepare technical advice to Clients
• Construction support
• Commissioning and Qualification support

Technical skills:

• HVAC system sizing (capacity calculations)
• Load calculations (cooling load, heating load)
• Design of piping systems and air ducts
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Equipment and material selection
• Creating schematics (P&ID, air and water flow diagrams)

Who are we looking for:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or similar
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HVAC engineering within life sciences (preferred), pharmaceutical or industrial environments
• Knowledge of contract and construction law
• Precise and detail-oriented working style
• Self-confidence, assertiveness and willingness to travel
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of Dutch is required, and fluent in English

What VTU offers you:

• A competitive salary tailored to your experience and qualifications
• Meal vouchers, eco vouchers, and comprehensive insurance package.
• Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for remote
• VTU Academy: internal & external training programs and continuous learning opportunities
• Career growth and advancement within a growing organization
• Team-building activities and a positive, supportive company culture
• 32 holidays and a collective closure between Christmas and New Year

In short: a challenging job within an enthusiastic team, with a focus on people, talent, sustainability, and continuous growth.

Why VTU:

At VTU Engineering, we plan and deliver high-quality industrial facilities for the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, metallurgy, and oil & gas sectors. We offer top expertise in all project phases: from process development, project management, basic and detailed engineering, to a successful start-up.

Our company culture is characterized by an open and collegial atmosphere, where collaboration, initiative, and innovation are key. Thanks to our strong team spirit, we work together on sustainable and high-quality solutions — at VTU, everyone pulls in the same direction.

Contact

VTU Engineering Belgium BV

2800 Mechelen

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