HVAC Engineer

Futurebuild Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Varied portfolio of commercial and le​

Job summary

Futurebuild Recruitment is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to deliver planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and servicing across commercial and leisure client sites. The role requires travelling to client locations, maintaining high service standards and strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have proven HVAC experience, City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent, F-Gas certification and a full UK driving licence, with strong fault-finding and customer service skills to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC maintenance and service in commercial settings.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems including air conditioning, ventilation and mechanical plant.
• Experience across commercial, leisure, hospitality, retail or similar client environments.
• Ability to fault find and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Relevant HVAC qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent).
• F-Gas certification is essential and a full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), servicing, and reactive repairs on commercial HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on a wide range of mechanical HVAC equipment.
• Service and maintain air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, AHUs, FCUs, heat pumps, chillers, and associated plant.
• Complete scheduled maintenance visits in line with client contracts and service level agreements.
• Attend breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Carry out system checks, performance testing, and ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records, and job documentation using company systems.
• Provide technical support and advice to clients where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, professionally, and in compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers and represent the business on-site.
• Identify additional works and opportunities during site visits where required.

Skills

HVAC systems

Air conditioning

Ventilation

Mechanical plant

Fault finding

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to join our team, responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and servicing across a portfolio of commercial and leisure client sites.

This role will involve travelling to a variety of client locations, including commercial buildings, leisure facilities, hotels, retail environments, and other public-facing sites, providing a high-quality service and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, and reactive repairs on commercial HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on a wide range of mechanical HVAC equipment.
• Service and maintain air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, AHUs, FCUs, heat pumps, chillers, and associated plant.
• Complete scheduled maintenance visits in line with client contracts and service level agreements.
• Attend breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Carry out system checks, performance testing, and ensure equipment is operating efficiently.
• Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records, and job documentation using company systems.
• Provide technical support and advice to clients where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, professionally, and in compliance with relevant health & safety regulations.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers and represent the business professionally on-site.
• Identify additional works and opportunities during site visits where required.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Proven experience working as an HVAC Engineer within commercial service and maintenance environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including air conditioning, ventilation, and mechanical plant.
• Experience working across commercial, leisure, hospitality, retail, or similar client environments.
• Ability to fault find and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Relevant HVAC qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ / equivalent).
• F-Gas certification is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong communication skills with a professional approach to customer service.

Desirable Experience

• Experience maintaining HVAC systems within leisure centres, hotels, gyms, or high-footfall commercial environments.
• Knowledge of BMS systems and controls.
• Experience working on AHUs, VRF/VRV systems, chillers, and heat recovery systems.
• Experience working on service contracts with SLA requirements.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly rate based on experience.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of commercial and leisure clients