HVAC Engineer

-; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in Warrington is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to provide Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance on plant and equipment. The ideal candidate has a background in HVAC maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include managing risks, supporting Health and Safety, and liaising with the management team. This role may require flexibility in working hours, including overtime and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to complete Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Understanding of safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance on Plant, Equipment, and Building Services.
• Identify and manage risks to the client through on-site equipment.
• Support team members in Health and Safety matters.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Fault finding

Mechanical skills

Supervision of contractors

Risk Assessment completion

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Mechanical qualifications to City and Guilds standards

F-Gas safe handling qualification

Tools

BMS systems

Mobile CAFM Maintenance System

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 a Shift HVAC Multi Skilled Engineer to join the team in Warrington.

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, improving plant performance, managing environmental conditions via the BMS system, and ensuring efficient operation of all plant and equipment. Implement and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Utilize new equipment and technologies to maintain a comfortable environment, liaising with the client regarding reactive and PPM tasks.
• Fault find on various HVAC plant and equipment, with a focus on Variable Refrigerant Volume air conditioning systems. Must have qualifications in refrigerant handling and F-Gas regulations.
• Support team members in Health and Safety matters.
• Act as Energy Champion and assist as Safety Champion for the site.
• Provide Electrical and Mechanical expertise to the Maintenance team.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments, addressing issues safely and accurately.
• Complete documentation in accordance with rules and legislation.
• Use mobile devices to report and complete work via the CAFM Maintenance System.
• Plan daily work using email and calendars for efficiency.
• Liaise with onsite Supervisor and Account Manager to resolve building services issues.
• Serve as responsible person for the team and deputize for the site supervisor during leave or sickness.
• Work overtime as required, including nights and weekends, often with short notice.
• Perform ad hoc duties as needed.
• Supervise and manage subcontractors.
• Participate in an on-call rota for emergency call-outs outside normal hours.

Experience Required:

• A recognised or time-served apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Mechanical qualifications to City and Guilds standards.
• Strong multi-skilled abilities.
• Fault finding skills.
• Supervision of contractors.
• Ability to complete Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Understanding of permits and safe systems of work.
• F-Gas safe handling and refrigerant use qualifications.

Desirable:

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