HVAC Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Bordon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Services Design Engineer to lead innovative projects in mechanical systems design. This role focuses on creating efficient ventilation, heating, and air conditioning solutions, particularly for decarbonisation initiatives. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with building regulations while utilizing advanced design tools. With a commitment to safety and professional growth, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact healthcare and local government projects. If you are passionate about sustainable design and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid holidays and sick pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Encouraging team environment

Training on company values

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical services design.
• Strong expertise in fluid designs and decarbonisation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for ventilation, heating, and air conditioning.
• Conduct site surveys and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical Services Design

Fluid Designs

AutoCAD

Building Regulations

Communication Skills

Tools

AC Calc Software

AutoCAD

Job description

What you will do

As a Mechanical Services Design Engineer, you will design mechanical systems like ventilation, heating, air conditioning, chillers, and air source heat pumps, with a focus on fluid designs for decarbonisation projects. You will work with healthcare and local government clients, sizing ductwork, pipework, and selecting plant such as pumps and boilers. You will calculate building heat losses and gains using AC Calc software, produce technical submissions, and ensure all designs meet industry standards. Site visits for surveys and meetings will also be required.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Career development through various career ladders
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Access to business resource groups
• Training on our company values

How you will do it

You will collaborate with a team of professionals, working together to deliver exceptional design solutions from project conception to completion. You will use your knowledge of building regulations and industry standards, such as CIBSE, BESA, and Water Regulations, to ensure compliance. Site surveys and addressing design-related issues throughout the project lifecycle will be part of your responsibilities. While you will use AutoCAD in your designs, the majority of the drawings will be completed by other team members, so you will focus on the technical and design aspects.

What we look for

Required

• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical services design.
• Strong expertise in fluid designs, particularly air source heat pumps, chillers, and decarbonisation projects.
• Competence in AutoCAD and technical submissions.
• Experience with site surveys and preparing reports.
• Understanding of building regulations and industry standards.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred

• Experience with NHS HTM specifications.
• Knowledge of healthcare and local government decarbonisation projects.
• Experience in a project-based environment where design work is handed over to project managers for implementation.