Senior HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and design HVAC systems. This role requires proven experience in HVAC design, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive product training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC solutions.
• Proven track record in design and estimating within an HVAC environment.
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design HVAC systems including equipment specification.
• Provide technical support during the pre-bid process.
• Analyze enquiry specifications and drawings.

Skills

Design and estimating within HVAC

Mainstream HVAC systems and networks

Hydronic Systems

Engineering drawings understanding

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services

Job description

What you will do

As a Senior HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and designing HVAC systems, including equipment specification, sizing, and estimating for air-source heat pumps (ASHPs), ventilation systems, and mechanical plant rooms. You will also provide technical support during the pre-bid process, ensuring HVAC solutions meet customer expectations and tender specifications.

How you will do it

• Analyze enquiry specifications, drawings, and associated documents to determine the exact scope of HVAC projects.

• Provide expert support in equipment selection, project estimating, and production of quotations and tender packages, in collaboration with the field sales department.

• Perform full design and costing of HVAC solutions, including the calculation of cooling load or air volume requirements and the selection of primary and supporting plant.

• Re-design mechanical plant rooms to accommodate ASHPs and develop full ventilation system designs.

• Create supporting drawings/diagrams and control system functional descriptions relevant to the HVAC solution.

• Assess logistical and installation requirements, including conducting practical risk assessments.

• Attend on-site reviews with suppliers and contractors, providing technical expertise during the execution of projects.

What we look for

Required

• Proven experience in design and estimating within an HVAC environment.

• Working knowledge of mainstream HVAC systems and networks.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC solutions.

• Previous experience with Hydronic Systems.

• Good understanding of engineering drawings (mechanical and electrical).

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services or equivalent industry experience.

• Ability to manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred

• Experience of VRF systems.

• Experience in ventilation system design.

• Experience with ASHP & Mechanical plant room design

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays and sick pay

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available

• Career development through various career ladders

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