HVAC Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building services is seeking a Mechanical Services Design Engineer in Hollywater. The role involves designing mechanical systems for healthcare and government clients, focusing on decarbonisation projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in fluid designs and strong communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid holidays and sick pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive product training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Career development through various career ladders

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical services design.
• Strong expertise in decarbonisation projects and air source heat pumps.
• Experience with site surveys and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems such as ventilation and heating.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure industry standards compliance.
• Conduct site surveys and address design issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Expertise in fluid designs

Competence in AutoCAD

Job description

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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

• 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.