HVAC Project Engineer

Client Overview

Our client is seeking

a highly motivated and experienced HVAC Project Engineer to join our established Building Services/HVAC contracting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management, coordination, and delivery of a variety of HVAC installation and refurbishment projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

This role requires an engineer with a minimum of five years of project delivery experience within a building services or HVAC contracting environment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to refine their skills working on bespoke, technically challenging projects in specialist and regulated markets, working directly with world leading clients.

This organisation stands out with its generous annual employee bonus scheme due to how it is structured. More details are available over the phone.

Role Overview

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Project Execution: Manage all phases of HVAC installation projects, from initial contract award and design review through to commissioning, handover, and final account settlement.

• Contract Management: Administer project contracts, managing scope, variations, and client expectations to ensure project profitability.

• Financial Control: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets, managing procurement, cost forecasting, and subcontractor payments.

• Design Coordination: Liaise effectively with design teams, consultants, and clients. Experience with the Design and Build (D&B) process is highly beneficial, including an ability to review, interpret, and contribute to technical specifications and drawings.

• Team Leadership: Coordinate and supervise site teams, specialist subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring efficient resource allocation and a high standard of workmanship.

• Health & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to all site-specific and company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and statutory regulations.

• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control procedures and manage the project commissioning and testing phases to guarantee system performance meets specifications.

• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for the client, project stakeholders, and internal management, providing regular progress reports.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field.
• 5+ years of continuous project management or engineering experience gained working directly for a Building Services or HVAC Contractor.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering HVAC-focused projects.
• Strong technical understanding of core HVAC systems, including ventilation, air conditioning, heating (boilers/plant), and associated controls.
• Excellent commercial acumen, including experience with contract negotiation, variation management, and cost control.
• Demonstrable ability to read, interpret, and produce technical drawings, schematics, and project specifications.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Valid relevant professional certification is highly desirable. (SMSTS, IOSH)
• Familiarity with relevant UK building regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum (DoE)
• 31 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Annual Bonus scheme (based on Company performance)
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Referral Programme
• Subsidised Health Assessments

Next Steps

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV or reach out to Lusona Consultancy for a confidential conversation.

If this role isn't quite the right fit but you're exploring new opportunities, we would be happy to assist you in finding the perfect match.