HVAC Design Engineer vacancy in Bury- Manchester (230DM)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency seeks an experienced HVAC Design Engineer to join their team in Bury. This role involves designing high-performance HVAC systems for critical infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering and strong analytical skills. The position requires excellent communication and teamwork ability, and familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC systems including ductwork and equipment layouts.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Select HVAC equipment and prepare specifications.
• Produce detailed design drawings and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and energy regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Our client is looking for an HVAC Design Engineer to join their team in Bury. For over 150 years, they've delivered engineering solutions to some of the nation’s most iconic infrastructure projects — across Defence, Energy, and Transport sectors.

Mission: This role is ideal for military veterans with a background in technical operations, engineering, or mechanical systems who want to apply their problem-solving skills, precision, and teamwork mindset in a new mission, designing and delivering high-performance, energy-efficient HVAC systems for critical infrastructure and facilities.

Your Role:

As an HVAC Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the planning, design, and development of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across a variety of complex projects. You’ll ensure our systems are efficient, sustainable, and compliant with all relevant standards, supporting both the technical integrity and operational reliability of each site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design HVAC systems, including ductwork, piping, and equipment layouts.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations using industry-standard software.
• Select HVAC equipment and prepare technical specifications.
• Produce detailed design drawings and documentation (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM).
• Ensure compliance with building codes, AWE and Sellafield standards, and energy regulations.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Conduct site inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare cost estimates and support procurement processes.
• Apply sustainable design principles and energy-efficient practices.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork ability.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it.
• CIBSE membership or similar professional affiliation.
• Master’s Degree (preferred, not required).