Senior HVAC Engineer

Hudson Shribman; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced HVAC Systems Engineer to join a long-term renewable energy project. This role, which operates on a hybrid basis, involves creating HVAC system architectures and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong capabilities in technical documentation and HVAC systems design, along with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include overseeing fabrication and installation, plus collaboration with design teams. Candidates must have full UK working rights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC systems engineering or building services design.
• Strong capability in airflow and thermal analysis.
• Good understanding of 3D design outputs.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop complete HVAC system architectures.
• Produce system definitions, equipment specifications, and design calculations.
• Provide technical oversight during fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

Skills

HVAC systems engineering

Airflow and thermal analysis

System sizing

Technical documentation

Revit

3D design outputs

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered or working toward CEng

Tools

Revit

Cadmatic

Job description

HVAC Systems Engineer (Contract) – Renewable Energy Sector

Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Systems Engineer to join a long-term renewable energy project, working on a Hybrid Basis with occasional site visits. The successful candidate will lead the definition, specification, and design of complete HVAC systems, providing the technical framework that underpins 3D modelling, fabrication, and installation.

This role is ideal for an engineer with strong analytical capability and a proven background in defining robust, efficient HVAC solutions within complex industrial or renewable environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop complete HVAC system architectures for renewable energy facilities.
• Produce system definitions, equipment specifications, and design calculations (airflow, heat load, pressure drop).
• Determine design criteria, component sizing, and control strategies to ensure compliance with performance and safety requirements.
• Generate technical documentation and design reports, feeding into the detailed design and 3D modelling teams.
• Support the integration of HVAC systems with mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines.
• Provide technical oversight during fabrication, installation, and commissioning, ensuring systems meet defined specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements (CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS EN).
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors on component selection, performance validation, and system compatibility.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in HVAC systems engineering or building services design, ideally within industrial or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong capability in airflow and thermal analysis, system sizing, and specification development.
• Experience leading system‑level design prior to 3D layout and detailed modelling.
• Knowledge and practical experience using Revit and ideally Cadmatic for coordination with design teams.
• Familiarity with design standards and energy efficiency regulations.
• Good understanding of 3D design outputs and how to guide teams using modelling tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Chartered or working toward CEng (CIBSE or IMechE) advantageous.
• Ability to travel occasionally for site surveys, design reviews, and commissioning.

We are unable able to offer sponsorship for this role, so only people with full UK working rights should apply to [e-mail]