HVAC Engineer

CBRE; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company is seeking an HVAC Engineer to join their team in the UK. The role involves maintaining HVAC equipment, supervising contractors, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship, strong fault-finding skills, and mechanical qualifications. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for overtime and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to complete risk assessments and method statements.
• F-Gas safe handling and refrigerant use.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks related to on-site equipment.
• Utilize new equipment and technologies for maintenance.
• Deputize for the site supervisor during leave or sickness when required.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Strong multi-skilled abilities

Supervisory experience with contractors

Education

Mechanical qualifications to City and Guilds standards

Recognized or time-served apprenticeship

Tools

BMS system

HVAC controls knowledge

Job description

HVAC Engineer

Job ID: 233196

Posted: 08-Aug-2025

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s): Bristol - England, Derby - England, Dunfermline - Scotland, United Kingdom

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services, leveraging 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. We employ over 100,000 employees across 48 countries.

Job Title:

HVAC Engineer

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

We are a leading provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an HVAC Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team in Bristol, Dunfermline, and Derby.

Role Summary

• Identify and manage risks related to on-site equipment, including critical spares, performance improvement, environment control via BMS, and efficient operation of plant and equipment.
• Utilize new equipment and technologies to maintain a comfortable environment, liaising with the client on reactive and PPM tasks.
• Fault find on HVAC plant and equipment, especially Variable Refrigerant Volume systems, with F-Gas qualifications.
• Support health and safety initiatives within the team.
• Act as Energy Champion and Safety Champion for the site.
• Provide Electrical and Mechanical expertise to the maintenance team.
• Draft and follow Risk Assessments, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Complete documentation according to rules and legislation.
• Use mobile devices for work management via CAFM system.
• Plan daily work using email and calendar tools.
• Coordinate with onsite supervisors and account managers on building services issues.
• Deputize for the site supervisor during leave or sickness when required.
• Work overtime, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors.
• Participate in an on-call rota for emergencies outside normal hours.

Experience Required

• A recognized or time-served apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Mechanical qualifications to City and Guilds standards.
• Strong multi-skilled abilities.
• Fault-finding skills.
• Supervisory experience with 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

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