HVAC Commissioning Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniform and tablet

25 days annual leave

AVIVA pension scheme

Funded training and industry quals

Clear career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Supportive team culture

UK-wide project exposure

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HVAC Commissioning Engineer to lead pre-commissioning through to final handover across UK projects. The role requires hands-on commissioning of AHUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers and associated controls, with travel across the country.

You will review specs, drawings and control philosophies, perform functional tests and coordinate with TAB specialists and clients. Comprehensive training and clear career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s HVAC commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water, heating water, ventilation, air conditioning and hydronic systems.
• Experience commissioning BMS and controls.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, P&IDs and control philosophies.
• CSA Grade 3 or equivalent commissioning qualification.
• CSCS/ECS card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver HVAC commissioning from pre-commissioning through to final handover.
• Review drawings, specifications, control strategies and commissioning documentation.
• Carry out inspections and functional performance testing.
• Commission ventilation and wet systems, including AHUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers, pumps and heat recovery systems.
• Work alongside TAB specialists to verify system performance.
• Produce commissioning plans, test sheets, inspection records and final reports.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and internal engineering teams.
• Work with air and water specialists where HVAC systems interface with water treatment.

Skills

HVAC commissioning

Reading drawings

BMS and controls

P&IDs interpretation

Driving licence

Education

CSA Grade 3 or equivalent commissioning qualification

CSCS/ECS card

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

HVAC Commissioning Engineer

Location: West Midlands / Remote, with UK-wide travel
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + Company Vehicle

A growing engineering and compliance business is looking for an experienced HVAC Commissioning Engineer to join its expanding team.

You’ll be responsible for commissioning HVAC and associated mechanical systems, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications, industry standards and client requirements.

Company Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE.
• Company vehicle, uniform and tablet.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• AVIVA pension scheme.
• Funded training and industry qualifications.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver HVAC commissioning from pre-commissioning through to final handover.
• Review drawings, specifications, control strategies and commissioning documentation.
• Carry out inspections and functional performance testing.
• Commission ventilation and wet systems, including AHUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers, pumps and heat recovery systems.
• Work alongside TAB specialists to verify system performance.
• Produce commissioning plans, test sheets, inspection records and final reports.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and internal engineering teams.
• Work with air and water specialists where HVAC systems interface with water treatment.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year’s HVAC commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water, heating water, ventilation, air conditioning and hydronic systems.
• Experience commissioning BMS and controls.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, P&IDs and control philosophies.
• CSA Grade 3 or equivalent commissioning qualification.
• CSCS/ECS card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Full UK driving licence.