Senior HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer to develop HVAC systems, provide technical support during the pre-bid process, and manage stakeholder relations. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in HVAC design and estimating. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and estimating within an HVAC environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC solutions.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings (mechanical and electrical).

Responsibilities

• Develop and design HVAC systems including equipment specification.
• Provide technical support during the pre-bid process.
• Perform full design and costing of HVAC solutions.

Skills

HVAC design

Equipment selection

Estimating

Stakeholder management

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