Hands-On HVAC Test Engineer — 6-Month Contract

BRE Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme - 5% employer-matched

Life assurance - 4x basic salary

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback scheme

Onsite facilities - restaurant, nursey

Job summary

BRE is seeking an HVAC Engineer in Watford on a 6-month fixed-term contract to work hands-on with live test rigs, performing modification, construction and maintenance across metalwork, timber fabrication, plumbing and wiring.

You will interpret technical drawings and schematics to build, adapt and optimise test setups, supporting experimental programmes by setting up, operating and adjusting equipment to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, mechanical or plumbing equipment and ability to resolve issues.
• Ability to work unsupervised across a wide range of disciplines including metalwork, timber fabrication, wiring, power, instrumentation and plumbing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team.
• Proficient in MS Office for reports, data analysis and presentations.
• Experience in building-services engineering environments such as contracting or installation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on modification, construction, and maintenance of HVAC test rigs across a range of disciplines, including metalwork, timber fabrication, plumbing, and electrical wiring (power, communications, and instrumentation).
• Interpret and work from technical and schematic drawings to build, adapt, and optimise test setups.
• Support the delivery of experimental and testing programmes by setting up, operating, and adjusting equipment to meet project requirements.

Skills

HVAC systems

Mechanical equipment

Plumbing

Schematic reading

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BRE is seeking an HVAC Engineer in Watford on a 6-month fixed-term contract to work hands-on with live test rigs, performing modification, construction and maintenance across metalwork, timber fabrication, plumbing and wiring.

You will interpret technical drawings and schematics to build, adapt and optimise test setups, supporting experimental programmes by setting up, operating and adjusting equipment to meet project needs.