Experienced Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Talent Finder; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E business in the UK seeks an experienced Mechanical HVAC Engineer to manage installations in a hands-on role before transitioning to project management. Offering a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 depending on experience, the position includes benefits like a company vehicle, health cover, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Private health cover

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Around 10 years hands-on HVAC installation experience (air conditioning, ventilation).
• Proven technical ability with strong leadership potential.
• F-Gas certified with a valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage HVAC installations across commercial, residential, and care environments.
• Lead installation of air conditioning, MVHR, and VRF systems.
• Support tendering, pricing, and progress reporting.

Skills

HVAC installation experience

Leadership potential

Project management

Communication skills

F-Gas certification

Job description

Overview

Experienced Mechanical HVAC Engineer | Leeds | Full Time | £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary M&E business based near Leeds. With a strong reputation for quality, teamwork, and staff retention, they’re now expanding their HVAC division and seeking an experienced engineer to take a hands-on leadership role with genuine long-term progression opportunities.

Are you the right person?

• Around 10 years’ hands-on HVAC installation experience (air conditioning, ventilation)
• Proven technical ability with strong leadership potential
• F-Gas certified with a valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence
• Confident managing projects from installation to commissioning
• Experience in pricing, tendering, and coordinating multi-trade projects
• Friendly, professional, and a strong communicator
• PASMA certification or electrical/ductwork knowledge advantageous

What will your role look like?

• Deliver and manage HVAC installations across commercial, residential, and care environments
• Initially hands-on for approximately 12 months before moving into a project management role
• Lead installation of air conditioning, MVHR, and VRF systems
• Support tendering, pricing, and progress reporting
• Build and lead a small HVAC team within 6–12 months
• Travel mainly within West Yorkshire (typically within 90 minutes), with occasional short-term national projects

What can you expect in return?

• Salary £40,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Private health cover and pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + birthday off + 8 bank holidays
• Company phone and annual pay reviews
• Opportunity for profit share based on results and growth
• Real career progression — potential to move off tools within 12–18 months

What’s next?

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