Technical Sales / Design

James Grace; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JG Technical, alongside a specialist engineering partner, is hiring a Technical Sales & Design Engineer to drive design capability and customer delivery. You'll design bespoke HVAC and ventilation systems, visit customers to capture requirements, and manage projects from concept through installation.

This role blends design, customer liaison, supplier coordination and hands‑on site work. You’ll support quality processes and provide technical input to CAD and RAMS, while building lasting

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of HVAC/LEV and related engineered systems.
• Experience designing ventilation or extraction systems.
• Excellent communication with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Project coordination from concept to installation, with documentation.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel and internal databases.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming enquiries and convert them into engineered solutions
• Visit new and existing customers to assess requirements and build relationships
• Design HVAC, LEV, dust/extraction or ventilation systems to client specifications
• Provide technical support to sales engineers and office staff
• Plan, organise and supervise suppliers and installers, including site visits
• Arrange delivery of parts and oversee installation activities
• Manage project documentation and database updates
• Provide technical information to CAD Engineers and RAMS preparation
• Support ISO9001:2015 quality processes and report improvements
• Promote customer focus and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

HVAC systems

LEV systems

Dust extraction

Fume extraction

Client engagement

Design engineering

Project management

Job description

JG Technical are partnering with a specialist engineering business to recruit a Technical Sales & Design Engineer — a role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of system design, customer engagement and technical project delivery.

If you come from LEV, HVAC, dust & fume extraction, cooling technologies, or a similar engineered‑systems background, this is a standout opportunity to step into a role where your design capability genuinely shapes the solutions delivered to customers.

The Opportunity

You’ll be the technical heartbeat of the sales function, designing bespoke extraction and ventilation systems, visiting customers to understand their requirements, and overseeing projects from concept through to installation.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety: design work, customer interaction, site visits, supplier coordination, and ensuring projects run smoothly end‑to‑end. You’ll also play a key part in maintaining quality standards and supporting internal teams with technical information.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming enquiries and convert them into engineered solutions
• Visit new and existing customers to assess requirements and build strong relationships
• Design HVAC, LEV, dust/fume extraction or ventilation systems to client specifications
• Provide technical support to sales engineers and office staff
• Plan, organise and supervise suppliers and installers, including site visits
• Arrange delivery of parts, equipment and oversee installation activities
• Manage all associated project documentation and database updates
• Provide technical information to CAD Engineers and LEV Test Engineers for RAMS preparation
• Support and uphold ISO9001:2015 quality processes, reporting performance and improvements
• Promote customer focus and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle

What You’ll Bring

• Full UK driving licence
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC, LEV, dust & fume extraction or similar engineered systems
• Experience designing ventilation or extraction systems
• P602 certification (advantageous)
• Confident using Word, Excel and internal databases
• Comfortable working with customers, suppliers and installers
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously