Environmental & Technical Regulatory Engineer

MHI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical company in the UK is seeking an Environmental & Technical Regulatory Engineer to oversee compliance with environmental legislation in the HVACR industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, fluency in English and French, and a solid understanding of EU and UK regulations. Responsibilities include research, stakeholder cooperation, and technical pre-sales support. This is a full-time position based in Uxbridge, offering competitive working conditions.

Qualifications

• Understanding heat pump cycle essential.
• Knowledge of EU/UK Environmental Regulations is crucial.
• Required to communicate effectively in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Research EU/UK Environmental Legislation and report.
• Cooperate with stakeholders for compliance activities.
• Provide pre-sales technical support to partners.

Skills

Understanding of the heat pump cycle

Knowledge of EU and FR/UK Environmental Regulations

Interpersonal and communication skills

Fluent written and verbal communication in English

Fluent written and verbal communication in French

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Environmental & Technical Regulatory Engineer

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Functional area: Technical

Reporting to: General manager

Office Location: Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UK

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week, 1 hour lunch break)

Job Summary:

The Environmental & Technical Regulatory Engineer would carry out various activities related to Environmental Legislation & Technical Specifications applied to the EU (European Union) Member States, FR, UK, and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) Nations, under the supervision of his/her Line Manager and the Technical Division General Manager.

The main activities would include:

• To research the EU/FR/UK Environmental Legislation (Regulations / Directives / Standards) and report to the relevant MHI Departments, reflecting to the products development schedule;
• Within the HVACR Industry Associations, to cooperate with the other Stakeholders in order to get the latest information and support the business activities for Environmental Legislation compliance;
• To exchange information with all MHI Distributors regarding the implementation of specific National Environmental Legislation and report to the relevant MHI Departments
• To support all MHI Distributors in terms of technical specifications.

Other activities would include benchmarking, marketing analysis and product planning.

Main Duties Description:

Continuous research of several EU & FR/UK Regulations / Directives

• Report the latest information and the way to deal with them in relationship to MHI products in the following area:
• Chemical Substance Regulations / Directives and Enforcement action by National Government, mainly related to WEEE, RoHS, REACH, Waste Packaging
• HVACR Regulation / Directive and Enforcement action by National Government related to F-Gas, Ecodesign, Energy Labelling, EPBD
• LVD, PED, MD, EMC Directives for the affix of CE and relevant enforcement action by National Government.

Cooperate with Associations relating to the Environmental Legislation compliance requirements affecting the HVACR industry, attending and reporting on all relevant meetings and events:

• JBCE Association (Japan Business Council in Europe): Air-Conditioning WG (Working Group), Environment & Energy Committee, REACH WG, RoHS IG (Issue Group), Ecodesign & Energy Labelling IG
• EPEE Association (European Partnership for Energy and the Environment): Ecodesign WG, F-Gas WG, Energy Efficiency WG, and all related Task Forces.
• EUROVENT Compliance committee
• FETA Association ((Federation of Environmental Trade Associations): HPA (Heat Pump Association) and HVAC Group (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)

Attend and report on EU Commission/ FR/UK Government Stakeholders meetings / workshops and Consultation Forum meetings.

• Report on the exchange of information with MHI Business Partners and Distributors in each Territory (EU, FR, CIS) on National Legislation, Subsidies & Incentive schemes and on local HVACR association lobbying activities
• Support MHI Business Partners and Distributors in their application and registration of MHI products in software/databases used to access incentives
• Support MHI Business Partners and Distributors in their application and registration of MHI products for Product Certifications issued by Notified Bodies.

Pre-Sales technical support to MHI Business Partners and Distributors

• Visit MHI Business Partners and Distributors offices
• Survey the local market information for new MHI products development and deployment
• Introduction of new products highlighting features and benefits

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

The ideal Candidate:

• Has a Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Has a fundamental understanding of the heat pump cycle
• Has good knowledge of EU and FR/UK Environmental Regulations / Directives / Standards applied to the HVACR industry (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration)
• Has experience in attending and actively contributing to industry lobbying activities
• Has strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Has fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Has fluent written and verbal communication skills in French - Other European language(s) beneficial
• Is capable of multi-tasking and has strong problem-solving skills
• Well understands of customer requirements (priorities and timing requirements)
• Has good level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• The Candidate is also required to go on small Business Trips in Europe (mainly Brussels) and UK

Business trips across Europe with a short notice may be required.

You may be required by the Company to undertake any duties within your skills and capabilities, which the Company considers necessary to meet business needs.