HVAC Project engineer

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore travel

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to join the Aberdeen projects team. The role focuses on supporting modular, offshore and energy-sector projects through the full lifecycle—from engineering and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

Minimum 5 years’ HVAC experience offshore, with an HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services and offshore certifications (BOSIET, MIST, Offshore Medical).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with HVAC systems in offshore oil & gas, energy, marine or related industries.
• HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Experience managing and delivering HVAC project scopes.
• Valid offshore certification: BOSIET, MIST and Offshore Medical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and manage HVAC engineering deliverables including work packs, specifications, datasheets, calculations, reports and drawings.
• Ensure designs and deliverables comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, constructability assessments and technical workshops.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural and process engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage HVAC activities through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning phases.
• Review and approve vendor documentation, technical submissions and equipment packages.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure quality, cost and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, offshore installation, hook-up and commissioning activities.
• Prepare technical requisitions and support bid evaluations for HVAC equipment and systems.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
• Conduct offshore HVAC surveys, producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with HSE requirements and industry best practice.
• Support system walkdowns, punch list management and final project handover activities.

Skills

HVAC systems experience

Offshore project delivery

Offshore certification

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Desirable)

Job description

HVAC Project Engineer

Location - Aberdeen

Type - Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to join a growing projects team, supporting the delivery of modular, offshore and energy-sector projects. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from engineering and procurement through to installation, commissioning and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and manage HVAC engineering deliverables including work packs, specifications, datasheets, calculations, reports and drawings.
• Ensure designs and deliverables comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, constructability assessments and technical workshops.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural and process engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage HVAC activities through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning phases.
• Review and approve vendor documentation, technical submissions and equipment packages.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure quality, cost and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, offshore installation, hook-up and commissioning activities.
• Prepare technical requisitions and support bid evaluations for HVAC equipment and systems.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
• Conduct offshore HVAC surveys, producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with HSE requirements and industry best practice.
• Support system walkdowns, punch list management and final project handover activities.

Requirements Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience working with HVAC systems within offshore oil & gas, energy, marine or related industries.
• HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience managing and delivering HVAC project scopes.
• Strong understanding of offshore HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation and coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
• Valid offshore certification, including BOSIET, MIST and Offshore Medical.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in HVAC and refrigeration system design.
• Previous involvement in offshore installation and commissioning activities.

Key Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
• Strong reporting, planning and organisational capabilities.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with long-term career development opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of offshore, modular and energy sector projects.
• Opportunity for occasional offshore travel.
• Collaborative and technically focused working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.