Air Conditioning Supervisor — Critical Academic Facilities

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health

City Of London

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Artic is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Supervisor to lead and support A/C engineers across Academic sites in London. You will ensure ventilation and cooling systems operate safely and compliantly, supervising engineers and providing escalation support.

The role involves overseeing maintenance, site audits, and technical guidance on VRV/VRF, AHUs, and ventilation, with a focus on patient care areas and educational spaces. A proactive leader with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

  • Strong Air Conditioning/HVAC background with a minimum level 2 refrigeration and F-Gas Certification (Category 1).
  • Experience working in Academic buildings or other highly regulated/acute environments.
  • Previous supervisory, senior engineer, or team-lead experience.
  • Strong understanding of ventilation standards, PPM regimes, and hospital engineering best practice.
  • Full UK driving licence (mobile role).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently across multiple sites with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate a team of mobile/static A/C engineers across multiple Academic locations.
  • Oversee planned maintenance (PPM) and ensure timely, high-quality completion of reactive works.
  • Carry out site audits, quality inspections, and ensure compliance with SFG 20 and relevant statutory requirements.
  • Provide technical support on A/C, VRV/VRF, split systems, AHUs, and ventilation systems.
  • Lead troubleshooting and support resolution of high-priority issues in clinical spaces (theatres, isolation rooms, clean rooms, classrooms).
  • Ensure proper documentation, asset reporting, and statutory compliance records are maintained.
  • Liaise with University estates teams, Building Managers, contractors, and internal management.
  • Support training, mentoring, and performance development of field engineers.
  • Ensure all works follow strict safety, compliance, and statutory requirements.

Skills

Air Conditioning/HVAC
F-Gas Category 1
Leadership
PPM planning
Ventilation systems
Multi-site coordination
Communication

Job description

Artic is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Supervisor to lead and support A/C engineers across Academic sites in London. You will ensure ventilation and cooling systems operate safely and compliantly, supervising engineers and providing escalation support.

The role involves overseeing maintenance, site audits, and technical guidance on VRV/VRF, AHUs, and ventilation, with a focus on patient care areas and educational spaces. A proactive leader with strong communication is essential.

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