HVAC Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in real estate services is seeking an HVAC Engineer in Peterborough. The role involves performing electrical and mechanical maintenance, managing risks, and supporting team members while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should possess a recognized apprenticeship and HVAC maintenance experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on HVAC plant and equipment.
• Implement and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinate with onsite supervisors and manage reactive tasks.

Skills

Fault finding

Multi-skilled abilities

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Mechanical qualifications to City and Guilds standards

Job description

Job Description

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 located in Peterborough. The successful candidate will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant, equipment, and building services.

Role Summary:

• Identify and manage risks to the client through on-site equipment, including critical spares and performance improvements.
• Manage environmental conditions via the BMS system and run plant and equipment efficiently.
• Implement and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Use new equipment and technologies to maintain a comfortable environment, liaising with the client on reactive and PPM tasks.
• Fault find on all HVAC plant and equipment, with a bias towards VRV air conditioning systems.
• Handle refrigerants and possess qualifications in F-Gas handling.
• Support team members regarding health and safety.
• Assist as Energy Champion and Safety Champion for the site.
• Provide electrical and mechanical expertise, complete risk assessments, and ensure documentation compliance.
• Utilize mobile devices for work documentation via the CAFM system.
• Plan daily work using emails and calendars.
• Coordinate with onsite supervisors and account managers on building services issues.
• Act as responsible person when needed and deputize for the site supervisor during absences.
• Work overtime as required, including nights and weekends.
• Perform adhoc duties and supervise subcontractors.
• Participate in an on-call rota for emergency call-outs outside normal hours.

Experience Required:

• Recognized or time-served apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Mechanical qualifications to City and Guilds standards.
• Strong multi-skilled abilities and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to supervise contractors and 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.