HVAC Project Engineer (226dm) – Multiple Sites - £45000-£55000 DOE 15% + away pay & £28,000 for accommodation

Our client is seeking an HVAC Project Lead to take ownership of the full delivery of engineering projects — from design through installation and handover.
You will ensure every project meets its requirements, legislative standards, and is delivered on time, on budget, and safely.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Coordination
•Develop schedules and milestones, and coordinate all project activities
•Liaise with design engineers, contractors, and suppliers
•Ensure project scope aligns with client requirements
•Provide technical input during project meetings

- Technical Oversight
•Review and validate HVAC designs and drawings
•Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards (e.g., Dw144), and specifications
•Approve equipment selections and submittals
•Resolve technical challenges during design and construction

-Site Execution & Supervision
•Monitor installation activities to ensure quality and safety
•Conduct site inspections and verify work against drawings
•Coordinate commissioning and testing of systems
•Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment

-Documentation & Reporting
•Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, change orders, and progress reports
•Prepare handover documents and O&M manuals
•Track project costs and support budget control
•Report progress to stakeholders and escalate issues as needed
•Client & Stakeholder Engagement
•Communicate with clients to clarify requirements and expectations
•Deliver technical presentations and updates
•Manage client feedback and ensure satisfaction
•Support post-installation troubleshooting and warranty issues

-What You Bring
•HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
•Expertise in design and fabrication/assembly of packaged plant rooms
•Experience with modular design and manufacture
•Knowledge of industry standards and legislation, including CE marking
•Customer-facing experience with strong commercial awareness
•Skilled in requirements management, configuration, and change control
•Ideally experienced in HVAC design for bespoke mechanical equipment, particularly in Nuclear applications
•Experience managing full project lifecycle from tender to delivery
•Conversant with RIBA standards
•Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to gain and hold SC clearance

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV to Dan Martin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd or by email to [email protected] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you.

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8146/hvac-project-engineer