HVAC Engineer

CBRE, Inc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC Maintenance Supervisor in the United Kingdom to manage onsite equipment, optimize plant performance and ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will lead fault-finding on VRV/VRF systems and liaise with client teams on reactive and planned tasks. The role requires recognised apprenticeship and City & Guilds qualifications, F-Gas certification, and strong supervisory ability to coordinate contractors and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong, proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Mechanical qualifications to a City & Guilds standard.
• F-Gas certification and experience working with refrigerants.
• IPAF / PASMA certification is desirable.
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks associated with onsite equipment, including critical spares and plant performance improvements.
• Manage environmental conditions via the BMS system and ensure plant and equipment operate efficiently.
• Use new technologies and equipment to maintain a safe, comfortable working environment, liaising with the client on reactive and planned tasks.
• Carry out fault-finding on a wide range of HVAC plant and equipment, with a strong focus on VRV/VRF systems.
• Work safely with refrigerants, ensuring compliance with F-Gas handling requirements.
• Support team members on Health & Safety matters.
• Act as Energy Champion and assist as Safety Champion when required.
• Provide electrical and mechanical expertise to the maintenance team.
• Prepare, follow and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Complete all required documentation in line with legislative and company standards.
• Use mobile devices to manage, record and complete tasks via the CAFM system.
• Plan daily work using email and calendar tools to ensure efficient task completion.
• Liaise with the onsite Supervisor and Account Manager to resolve building services issues.
• Deputise for the Site Supervisor during periods of absence.
• Work overtime when required, including nights and weekends if necessary.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors as needed.
• Participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency response.
• Undertake additional ad-hoc duties as required.
• Recognised or time-served apprenticeship.
• Strong, proven experience in HVAC maintenance.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Fault finding

F-Gas cert

BMS systems

Supervision

Contractor management

Working at height

IPAF/PASMA

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

City & Guilds

Working at Height qualification

AP qualifications

Tools

BMS software

Refrigerant handling

Job description

• Identify and manage risks associated with onsite equipment, including critical spares and plant performance improvements.
• Manage environmental conditions via the BMS system and ensure plant and equipment operate efficiently.
• Use new technologies and equipment to maintain a safe, comfortable working environment, liaising with the client on reactive and planned tasks.
• Carry out fault-finding on a wide range of HVAC plant and equipment, with a strong focus on VRV/VRF systems.
• Work safely with refrigerants, ensuring compliance with F-Gas handling requirements.
• Support team members on Health & Safety matters.
• Act as Energy Champion and assist as Safety Champion when required.
• Provide electrical and mechanical expertise to the maintenance team.
• Prepare, follow and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Complete all required documentation in line with legislative and company standards.
• Use mobile devices to manage, record and complete tasks via the CAFM system.
• Plan daily work using email and calendar tools to ensure efficient task completion.
• Liaise with the onsite Supervisor and Account Manager to resolve building services issues.
• Deputise for the Site Supervisor during periods of absence.
• Work overtime when required, including nights and weekends if necessary.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors as needed.
• Participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency response.
• Undertake additional ad-hoc duties as required.
• Recognised or time-served apprenticeship.
• Strong, proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Mechanical qualifications to a City & Guilds standard.
• Good multi-skilled capability.
• Strong fault-finding skills.
• Ability to supervise contractors.
• Competence in producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ability to prepare and understand permits and safe systems of work.
• F-Gas certification and experience working with refrigerants., Working at Height qualification.
• IPAF / PASMA certification.
• AP qualifications.
• Experience with BMS systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls.
• 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 clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate services firm. We employ more than 100,000 people and operate across 48 countries.