HVAC Project Engineer

VIQU Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking an HVAC Project Engineer in London. The role entails ensuring quality delivery of HVAC systems across various sectors. Candidates should have a relevant HNC/HND and strong experience in project management and HVAC design. A competitive salary and potential referral bonus are offered.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tendering and delivery through full project life cycle.
• Experience with modular design and manufacture.
• Awareness of industry standards and legislation, including CE marking.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and milestones, coordinating with design engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Review project scope and ensure alignment with client requirements.
• Monitor installation activities on site for quality and safety.

Skills

Strong knowledge in design and fabrication/assembly of packaged plant rooms

Customer-facing with high commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

HVAC Project Engineer

Permanent | Site-based | Competitive Salary

VIQU have partnered with a leading engineering organisation delivering specialist HVAC and ventilation systems for safety-critical facilities across Energy, Defence, and Transport sectors. This is a key role for an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to ensure the flawless delivery of engineering work scope, meeting project timescales, cost, quality, and safety requirements. You will work across design, site execution, and stakeholder management, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities of the HVAC Project Engineer

• Develop project schedules and milestones, coordinating with design engineers, contractors, and suppliers
• Review project scope and ensure alignment with client requirements
• Attend project meetings and provide technical input to support design and execution
• Review and validate HVAC designs, ensuring compliance with codes, standards (eg, Dw144), and specifications
• Approve equipment selections and submittals, resolving technical issues throughout design and construction
• Monitor installation activities on site for quality and safety, conduct inspections, and verify work against drawings
• Coordinate commissioning, testing, and timely delivery of materials and equipment
• Maintain project documentation including RFIs, change orders, progress reports, handover documents, and O&M manuals
• Track project costs and support budget control, reporting progress to stakeholders and escalating issues as needed
• Communicate with clients, provide technical presentations, manage feedback, and support post-installation troubleshooting

Key Requirements of the HVAC Project Engineer

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
• Strong knowledge in design and fabrication/assembly of packaged plant rooms - structural, piping, maintainability, transportation
• Experience with modular design and manufacture
• Awareness of industry standards and legislation, including CE marking
• Customer-facing with high commercial awareness
• Experience with requirements, configuration, and change management
• Ideally experienced in HVAC design and bespoke mechanical equipment within Nuclear applications
• Proven experience in tendering and delivery through full project life cycle
• RIBA conversant with excellent communication skills

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website or at (see below).

Do you know someone who would be a great fit for this HVAC Project Engineer position? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).