Project Engineer – HVAC

Morgan Jones Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible start/finish times

Life insurance (4× salary)

Pension (3% employer / 5% employee)

Employee Assistance Programme

22.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is looking for an experienced Project Engineer specializing in HVAC to join their team in Gillingham. The role involves managing, coordinating, and delivering technical projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Key benefits include a 9-day fortnight, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical and commercial aspects of assigned projects.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare technical documentation for client approval.

Skills

HVAC project experience

MS Office skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

People-management abilities

Education

HND/Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Project Engineer – HVAC

Location: Gillingham

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (DOE)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Average 37 hours per week (9‑day fortnight)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with strong HVAC expertise to join their team. You will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and delivering technical projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within specification, and within budget. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical, quality, delivery, and commercial aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensure all work is completed safely in line with standards and company procedures.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget using effective project management principles.
• Design, validate and deliver engineered equipment solutions.
• Manage supply chain activities to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Prepare technical documentation for client approval.
• Liaise with clients to represent both project requirements and business needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support all project objectives.
• Manage smaller standalone project contracts where required.
• Identify and promote opportunities for process or quality improvements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar engineering environment.
• HVAC project experience is essential.
• HND/Degree in engineering, manufacturing or related technical field.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people‑management abilities.
• Strong understanding of risk management and customer expectation balancing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and project‑based environments.

Benefits

• 9‑day fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Flexible start/finish times
• Life insurance (4× salary)
• Pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays