HVAC Engineer

CBRE-2; Daventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in integrated facilities management is seeking an HVAC Engineer in Daventry. The role involves performing maintenance on HVAC systems, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong HVAC experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to complete risk assessments and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance to plant, equipment, and building services.
• Fault find on HVAC plant and equipment, especially Variable Refrigerant Volume air conditioning systems.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Fault finding

Multi-skilled abilities

Education

Recognized apprenticeship

Mechanical qualifications to City and Guilds standards

Job description

HVAC Engineer

Job ID 219814

Posted 14-May-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Daventry - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 100,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: HVAC Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an HVAC Multi Skilled Engineer to join the team in Daventry.

The successful candidate will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance to plant, equipment, and building services.

Role Summary:

• Identify and manage risks to the client through site equipment, including critical spares, improving plant performance, managing environment conditions via BMS, and ensuring efficient operation and preventative maintenance.
• Utilize new equipment and technologies to maintain a comfortable environment, liaising with the client regarding reactive and PPM tasks.
• Fault find on HVAC plant and equipment, especially Variable Refrigerant Volume air conditioning systems, with necessary F-Gas qualifications.
• Support team members in health and safety matters.
• Perform as Energy Champion and assist as Safety Champion for the site.
• Provide electrical and mechanical expertise within the maintenance team.
• Draft and follow risk assessments, addressing issues safely and accurately.
• Complete documentation according to rules and legislation.
• Use mobile devices to document work via the CAFM system.
• Plan daily work using email and calendars for efficiency.
• Coordinate with onsite supervisors and account managers on building services issues.
• Act as responsible person when necessary, deputizing for the site supervisor during leave or sickness.
• Work overtime as required, including nights and weekends.
• Perform ad hoc duties as needed.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors.
• Participate in an on-call rota for emergency responses outside normal hours.

Experience Required:

• A recognized or time-served apprenticeship.
• Strong proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Mechanical qualifications to City and Guilds standards.
• Good multi-skilled abilities.
• Ability to fault find effectively.
• Experience supervising contractors.
• Ability to complete risk assessments and method statements.
• Understanding of permits and safe systems of work.
• F-Gas safe handling and refrigerant use.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working at Height qualification.
• IPAF / PASMA certifications.
• AP qualifications.
• BMS system experience.
• HVAC controls knowledge.