HVAC Engineer

Underdog Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

On-call rota

Development plan and progression

Strong pipeline and reputation

Job summary

Underdog Recruitment Limited in Southampton is seeking an HVAC Engineer with solid gas/air conditioning and plumbing skills for commercial projects across care homes, offices and retail spaces. You’ll install, service and maintain HVAC systems and take the lead on jobs while knowing when to seek support.

Candidates should live within 45 minutes of Southampton and be willing to travel up to two hours to sites.

Qualifications

• Must have solid gas/air conditioning and plumbing experience.
• Able to lead on jobs and seek support when needed.
• Live within 45 minutes of Southampton and travel to sites up to 2 hours away.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain HVAC systems.
• Work on gas, AC and plumbing projects.
• Cover commercial projects across care homes, offices and retail environments.
• Collaborate with a team that prioritises quality and proper workmanship.

Skills

Gas/AC/Plumbing

Leadership

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Education

Commercial gas qualifications (COCN1, CODNCO1) or FGAS

Job description

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/05/2025

Sound interesting... read on...

Could this be you?

• You’re either qualified in commercial gas (COCN1, CODNCO1 etc.) or FGAS or equivalent and are confident with air conditioning systems
  
• You’ve got solid experience in plumbing or heating, and like variety in your work
  
• You’re comfortable taking the lead on a job but know when to ask for support
  
• You’re someone who gets stuck in, takes pride in their work, and wants to keep learning
  
• You live within 45 minutes of Southampton and don’t mind travelling to sites with a maximum of 2 hours away (London, Bristol, Brighton)
  
• You have a team mentality, this team work together and celebrate successes and look to improve where they can
  

What the job involves:

• Installing, servicing and maintaining HVAC systems
  
• Working on a mix of gas, AC and plumbing projects depending on your skillset
  
• Covering commercial projects across residential care, office, and retail environments
  
• Collaborating with a team that values doing things properly, not rushing through jobs
  

What the culture’s like:

• Supportive without being soft. There’s structure, clarity and follow-through
  
• Everyone is trusted to do their job without micromanagement
  
• The leadership team is present, approachable, and actually listens
  
• Engineers are backed with proper training and real opportunities to progress
  
• It’s a team that works hard, enjoys the wins, and leaves the egos at the door
  

The Package:

• Salary starting at £45,000 depending on experience and qualifications
  
• Company van and fuel card
  
• On-call rota (1 in 5)
  
• Regular reviews to discuss where you want to be and how you’re getting on
  
• Development plans tailored to you, from heat pump training to mobile tech and comms
  
• The stability of a company with a strong pipeline and a great reputation
  

This could be a great move if:

• You’re an HVAC Engineer looking for more variety and support
  
• You’ve worked in air conditioning and want to develop further
  
• You’re doing domestic work now , have commercial qualifications and want to work with a company that will support you
  
• You want to work in a place where you’re known, backed and developed. Not just sent from site to site