HVAC Designer

BAE Systems.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Portsmouth is seeking an HVAC Designer to support design activities, maintain quality standards, and provide technical advice. Ideal candidates will have HVAC experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers diverse challenges and progression opportunities within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with other software packages would be an advantage.
• HVAC or Auxiliary Systems experience is desirable.
• Shipbuilding experience preferred, though relevant experience from other industries will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate within the functionality of the appropriate tools and techniques as directed by the supervisor.
• Produce and develop designs in line with specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out investigations and prepare solutions to operational problems.
• Identify personal training requirements and skills gaps.
• Develop skills to provide effective services and supply technical support to others.
• Provide help and direction to less experienced team members.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

HVAC or Auxiliary Systems experience

Shipbuilding experience

Job description

Job Title: HVAC Designer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - We offer a range of flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £41,300 (dependent on skills and experience) + Overtime

What you'll be doing:

• Operate within the functionality of the appropriate tools and techniques (e.g. Foran and CE) as directed by his/her supervisor
• Produce and develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out detail design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained
• Carry out investigations into operational problems or developments and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a team
• To identify personal training requirements, skills gaps and development requirements in own discipline
• Keep up to date in relevant technical areas, develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide more effective services (seeking and sharing good practice and knowledge to continuously improve practices), and supply technical support and expertise to others as required
• Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development. Advise/instruct apprentices and trainees of similar discipline in the technical content of work
• Perform self-verification of own tasks and undertake cross checking of other draughtspersons work as requested to ensure completeness and quality of information
• Answer Technical queries about his/her own work and that of subordinates within their level of knowledge and competency

Your skills and experiences:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with other software packages would be an advantage
• HVAC or Auxiliary Systems experience is desirable
• Shipbuilding experience preferred, though relevant experience from other industries will be considered

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The BAE Systems Design Services HVAC Team:

The BAE Systems Design Services HVAC Team consists of 15 engineers, that develop and delivering HVAC design guidance's, testing, commissioning and fault finding for all current naval platforms based in Portsmouth Naval Base.

As a HVAC Design Engineer, you will have the skills and experience for your primary role of supporting a defined range of detail design activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements, supplying advice and support to operations and other functions and ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements.

This is an exciting new opportunity, with opportunities of progression and growth within the business. It is also an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team with varied work and different challenges.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

7th November 2025 - Interviews will take place w/c 17th November

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.