Lead HVACR Engineer (Installation)

Upfront Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £45,000 DOE

Door-to-door travel and overtime rates

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Structured training and qualifications

Sponsorship for qualifications

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking a Lead HVACR Engineer (Installation) in Hampshire with UK-wide travel. You will lead installation, commissioning and handover of air conditioning and heat pump systems across commercial and industrial projects, guiding junior engineers and labour to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, F-Gas certification, and 3+ years of HVACR experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
• F-Gas certification.
• At least three years' post-qualification HVACR experience.
• Proven experience installing commercial and industrial AC and heat pump systems, including split, multi-split and VRF/VRV.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance (support is given with the process).
• Good communication skills and a confident, customer-facing manner.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning commercial and industrial air conditioning and heat pump systems.
• Reading drawings and specifications and planning the work before it starts.
• Leading and developing junior engineers, trainees and labour on your sites.
• Installing pipework and containment, and assisting with control panels and leak detection.
• Carrying out site surveys and representing the company at site meetings.
• Supporting the F-Gas register, Refcom Elite membership and manufacturer schemes including Samsung, Mitsubishi and Daikin.

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

Lead HVACR Engineer (Installation)

Hampshire, working throughout the UK and occasionally overseas

Up to £45,000 DOE, plus door-to-door travel, overtime rates, company vehicle and mobile phone

If you're an installer who is ready to take charge of your own sites, this is the step up. Our client is a well-established Hampshire building services contractor delivering HVAC and technical services to defence, healthcare and commercial clients. The work is demanding and varied, and the business is growing.

As Lead HVACR Engineer, you will lead the installation, commissioning and handover of air conditioning and heat pump systems across commercial and industrial projects. You will guide junior engineers and labour on your sites, and be the person clients and managers trust to get it done properly.

What you'll be doing

• Installing and commissioning commercial and industrial air conditioning and heat pump systems
• Reading drawings and specifications and planning the work before it starts
• Leading and developing junior engineers, trainees and labour on your sites
• Installing pipework and containment, and assisting with control panels and leak detection
• Carrying out site surveys and representing the company at site meetings
• Supporting the F-Gas register, Refcom Elite membership and manufacturer schemes including Samsung, Mitsubishi and Daikin

What you'll need

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• F-Gas certification
• At least three years' post-qualification HVACR experience
• Proven experience installing commercial and industrial AC and heat pump systems, including split, multi-split and VRF/VRV
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance (support is given with the process)
• Good communication skills and a confident, customer-facing manner

Helpful, but not essential: IPAF, PASMA, CSCS, First Aid at Work, and experience on MOD, healthcare or commercial projects.

What you'll get

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Door-to-door travel and overtime rates
• Company vehicle and mobile phone
• Structured training, sponsorship for qualifications and manufacturer training
• A clear route to progress with a growing company
• Important projects across the UK, with the occasional chance to work abroad
• A supportive, respectful team. The company employs for attitude and teaches skills, and welcomes applications from ex-forces personnel.