Principal HVAC Engineer - Contract

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Principal HVAC Engineer to join their dynamic team in Reading. This exciting role involves providing HVAC engineering services across a variety of high-complexity projects, including energy transition and petrochemical sectors. You will lead engineering activities, review deliverables, and ensure compliance with industry standards while working in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical projects that make a real difference. If you are passionate about HVAC engineering and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required for the position.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and Building Services systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC engineering activities for various projects.
• Review and approve HVAC engineering deliverables and designs.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.

Skills

HVAC Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Technical Knowledge of HVAC Systems

Coordination in Multidisciplinary Environments

Education

Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

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Wood

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Wood in Reading is seeking a Principal HVAC Engineer to join on a contract basis.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

We are committed to making the world a better place through sustainable engineering solutions, leveraging our expertise and global scale to transform the world.

Our Projects business unit specializes in delivering predictable and consistent results in high-complexity projects that involve new technology, challenging logistics, and large scale. We offer a full suite of solutions across the project lifecycle, including project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and delivery.

Powered by a global team, we deliver some of the world's most critical projects across sectors such as:

• Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Renewable Energy
• Power
• Mining & Minerals
• Industrials & Manufacturing
• Life Sciences
• Transportation
• Water
• Government services

The role involves providing HVAC services across refinery, petrochemical, and energy transition FEED and EPCM projects.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform HVAC engineering activities for projects
• Potential to act as Lead HVAC Engineer if required
• Review and approve HVAC engineering deliverables
• Assist in planning and scheduling of discipline activities
• Coordinate with all disciplines for deliverables
• Design and substantiate ventilation systems at a Principal Level
• Produce ventilation system design documents such as VFDs, BoD, sizing calculations, control philosophies
• Deliver equipment specifications and design assessment reports
• Manage scope and schedule changes per Change Control processes
• Ensure compliance with procedures and regulations
• Complete work within budget and schedule constraints
• Prepare estimates and schedules
• Size HVAC equipment as needed for project stage
• Hybrid working arrangements are available.

*All candidates must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship is offered at this time.

If you find this opportunity appealing, review the position requirements below, then apply to start your journey with Wood.

• Degree in relevant field
• Experience in FEED / EPC projects
• Client management and briefing experience
• Coordination experience in multidisciplinary environments
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC / Building Services equipment and systems
• Good project management skills within HVAC
• Knowledge of industry standards in Oil and Gas sector
• Understanding of current ‘Green’ directives related to HVAC and building services