Hvac Engineer - #2177017

Job Description:

This is a varied, hands-on installation role within our Small Works department. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently, leading installations and working as the second engineer supporting another installer. They will help manage each job from preparation through to completion, ensuring work meets the agreed scope, programme, budget and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Install, replace and modify commercial air conditioning and ventilation equipment, including associated pipework, condensate drainage, supports and connections within competence.
• Undertake installations involving split, multi-split and VRF/VRV systems where appropriately qualified and experienced.
• Install and replace ventilation fans and associated components, coordinating ductwork and specialist activities where required.
• Complete HVAC remedial installations, equipment replacements and planned system upgrades.
• Support commercial heating, boiler and wider mechanical installations where appropriate to individual skills and qualifications.
• Read drawings, specifications and scopes of work, checking site conditions and identifying installation constraints before work starts.
• Plan daily activities and material requirements, coordinating with the Small Works team, client contacts and other trades.

Essential

• Proven experience installing commercial air conditioning systems, with practical knowledge of ventilation installations.
• Relevant air conditioning, refrigeration or HVAC trade qualification, or equivalent recognised training and substantial relevant experience
• Appropriate current refrigerant handling certification for the systems and activities undertaken.
• Ability to deliver allocated installations independently, from site preparation through to testing and handover within competence.
• Confidence taking either the lead or supporting role within an installation team.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, installation instructions and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, stay away overnight and undertake occasional out-of-hours works where required.
• Experience installing and commissioning VRF/VRV systems.

Essential qualifications

• Current Category 1 F-Gas certification.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable qualifications

• Relevant manufacturer training for commercial split, multi-split and VRF/VRV systems.
• Electrical installation qualifications, particularly relating to HVAC equipment and controls.
• Relevant ventilation, heating or wider mechanical qualifications.
• Relevant site safety and access qualifications, such as CSCS, IPAF or PASMA.

Benefits and Remuneration

• £18.50 p/hr
• Mobile Phone & Tablet
• 4% employers Pension Contributions
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance (auto enrolled after successful completion of probation)
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after qualifying period of 1 year)
• Private Van Usage (opt in required)