Level 2 Air Tightness Tester

Penguin Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a skilled Level 2 Air Tightness Engineer. This role offers exceptional flexibility, allowing candidates to work near Leeds or remotely across various regions. The engineer will conduct air tightness tests, ensuring compliance with UK standards, while benefiting from a competitive salary, company car, and excellent career development opportunities. If you are looking for flexibility and career growth, apply now.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Excellent career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in air tightness testing.
• Strong knowledge of current building regulations, EcoHomes, and the Code for Sustainable Homes.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting air tightness and air leakage tests on commercial sites.
• Planning, preparing, and executing testing methodologies.
• Transporting, assembling, and calibrating testing equipment.

Skills

Air tightness testing

Knowledge of building regulations

Analytical capabilities

Confident communication

Job description

Job Title: Level 2 Air Tightness Engineer

Location: UK-Wide (Remote Considered)

Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

I'm partnering with a leading engineering consultancy specialising in air leakage testing, air pressure monitoring, and sustainability solutions for the construction sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Level 2 Air Tightness Engineer to join their expanding team.

This position offers exceptional flexibility - you can be based near Leeds or work remotely across the Midlands, Yorkshire, or the South East. You'll be responsible for conducting air tightness and leakage tests on commercial developments to ensure full compliance with UK building standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting air tightness and air leakage tests on commercial sites
• Planning, preparing, and executing testing methodologies
• Transporting, assembling, and calibrating testing equipment
• Communicating effectively with site teams and clients
• Gathering, analysing, and interpreting test data
• Producing clear, detailed technical reports
• Offering remedial guidance following unsuccessful tests

Requirements

• Proven experience in air tightness testing
• Strong knowledge of current building regulations, EcoHomes, and the Code for Sustainable Homes
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Full UK driving licence

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Travelling to commercial construction sites
• Setting up and calibrating test equipment
• Liaising closely with clients and site personnel
• Producing accurate reports and providing technical recommendations

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Flexible benefits package
• Company car
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible working hours

  If you're a Level 2 Air Tightness Engineer seeking flexibility, career growth, and the opportunity to work on diverse commercial projects, I'd love to hear from you.

  Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment to discuss this role or other building compliance opportunities.

  This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy