Principal HVAC Engineer – hybrid

Jacobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Principal HVAC Engineer to join their team in Stockton, UK. You will play a critical role in designing HVAC systems, focusing specifically on compliance with nuclear standards. The position requires extensive experience in HVAC design, especially within regulated environments, and the ability to work with various software tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in the delivery of HVAC system design or modifications.
• Understanding of nuclear standards and processes.
• Experience in a regulated industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing ventilation systems based on basic principles.
• Producing HVAC system design deliverables.
• Preparing psychrometric calculations.

Skills

HVAC design

client-facing communication

thermal modelling

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

HND with extensive industry experience

Tools

Hevacomp

Revit

Pipenet

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description – Principal HVAC Engineer – hybrid (EST0004LJ)

We are seeking a Principal HVAC Engineer to join our team in Stockton. The role involves supporting the HVAC Capability team in all aspects of HVAC and Building Services, preferably with knowledge and experience in nuclear standards and processes, specifically the delivery of HVAC system design or modifications. The candidate should be client-facing and demonstrate confidence as a subject matter expert, supporting all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing ventilation systems based on basic principles and containment philosophy
• Producing HVAC system design deliverables, including specifying heat rejection plant such as air/water cooled condensers, heat pumps, and heat recovery systems
• Designing HVAC systems for cooling industrial process environments
• Creating system schematics and Engineering Flow Diagrams (EFDs)
• Preparing psychrometric calculations
• Utilizing industry-standard software such as Hevacomp, Revit, and Pipenet
• Possessing a degree in Building Services Engineering or HND with extensive industry experience
• Having thermal modelling experience (advantageous)
• Understanding of EG_0_1738_1 – Ventilation of Radioactive Areas
• Demonstrating experience in a regulated industry environment
• Understanding of AutoCAD capabilities

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent with extensive experience
• Experience with HVAC design, especially in nuclear or regulated environments
• Proficiency with relevant software tools

Our Culture:

We prioritize safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We support a culture of caring, positive mental health, and belonging. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, partnering with VERCIDA to attract diverse talent. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome flexible working applications.

Additional Details:

• Location: Stockton, UK
• Travel: Approximately 10%
• Job Posting Date: May 7, 2025