Senior HVAC Design Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC company is seeking a Senior HVAC Design Engineer to lead the design of HVAC systems, prepare technical documentation, and mentor junior staff. This role combines office and client-facing work with a salary ranging from £49,000 to £62,500, along with various employee benefits including a bonus scheme and optional car allowance.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Optional Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday's

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' HVAC/sustainability design experience.
• Proven record of delivering projects independently.
• Strong knowledge of controls, AHUs, VRF/VRV, and heating chilled water systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of HVAC systems (heating, cooling, ventilation, controls).
• Prepare detailed schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Mentor graduate, junior and intermediate engineers.

Skills

HVAC design experience

Project delivery

Client engagement

Energy auditing

Job description

Senior HVAC Design Engineer

Location: London & The Home Counties

Salary: £49,000 - £62,500

Job Overview

Senior Design Engineer required for our client, a leading HVAC company that has 6 regional offices and has been expanding since it formed over 20 years ago. They offer their customers a complete turnkey solution for the design, installation, service, maintenance, fault finding and repair on a range of HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of HVAC systems (heating, cooling, ventilation, controls).
• Prepare detailed schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage energy audits, reporting, and ROI analysis.
• Compile and present costed design proposals to clients with commercial confidence.
• Conduct site surveys, commissioning support, and design reviews.
• Mentor graduate, junior and intermediate engineers.
• Work closely with suppliers to integrate innovative technologies.

The opportunity will be a hybrid role with regular UK travel. Expect 60% office/home, 40% site/client-facing work.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary £49,000 - £62,500 DOE
• Bonus Scheme
• Optional Car Allowance
• Employee-owned trust scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday's
• Further package details to be discussed at interview

Job Requirements

• 5-8 years' HVAC/sustainability design experience.
• Proven record of delivering projects independently.
• Strong knowledge of controls, AHUs, VRF/VRV, and heating chilled water systems.
• Experienced in cost and design proposal writing and client engagement.
• Energy auditing and carbon reduction experience.