Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Venn Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An East Midlands Local Authority is seeking a Mechanical HVAC Engineer to manage HVAC design and project delivery. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and overseeing installations and maintenance across council buildings. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proven HVAC experience. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC engineering within building services or local authority environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, compliance standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to manage projects from design through to completion and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead on HVAC design, specification, and project delivery across council buildings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Conduct site inspections and sign off completed works.

Skills

HVAC engineering experience

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

We are currently working with an East Midlands Local Authority, who are seeking a Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Degree Qualified) to lead on HVAC design, compliance, and project delivery across their property portfolio.

Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Degree Qualified)

Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 Months Initially (potential to go temp–to–perm) Rate: Hourly (Inside IR35) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (up to 1 day per week on–site after the first 3 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on HVAC design, specification, and project delivery across council buildings.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, particularly water hygiene and legionella control.
• Conduct site inspections, review test and commissioning certifications, and sign off completed works.
• Manage lift inspections and ensure safe operation in line with statutory requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Support asset management by updating HVAC–related data in the council's systems.
• Provide technical advice and contribute to long–term maintenance strategies.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC engineering within building services or local authority environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, compliance standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to manage projects from design through to completion and handover.
• Familiarity with ISO 55000 and asset management principles (desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

If this sounds like it could be of interest, please apply with an updated copy of your CV.