Senior Offshore HVAC Project Engineer

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore travel

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to join the Aberdeen projects team. The role focuses on supporting modular, offshore and energy-sector projects through the full lifecycle—from engineering and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

Minimum 5 years’ HVAC experience offshore, with an HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services and offshore certifications (BOSIET, MIST, Offshore Medical).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with HVAC systems in offshore oil & gas, energy, marine or related industries.
• HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Experience managing and delivering HVAC project scopes.
• Valid offshore certification: BOSIET, MIST and Offshore Medical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and manage HVAC engineering deliverables including work packs, specifications, datasheets, calculations, reports and drawings.
• Ensure designs and deliverables comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, constructability assessments and technical workshops.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, structural and process engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage HVAC activities through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning phases.
• Review and approve vendor documentation, technical submissions and equipment packages.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance to ensure quality, cost and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, offshore installation, hook-up and commissioning activities.
• Prepare technical requisitions and support bid evaluations for HVAC equipment and systems.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
• Conduct offshore HVAC surveys, producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with HSE requirements and industry best practice.
• Support system walkdowns, punch list management and final project handover activities.

Skills

HVAC systems experience

Offshore project delivery

Offshore certification

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Desirable)

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Engineer to join the Aberdeen projects team. The role focuses on supporting modular, offshore and energy-sector projects through the full lifecycle—from engineering and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

Minimum 5 years’ HVAC experience offshore, with an HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services and offshore certifications (BOSIET, MIST, Offshore Medical).