Senior HVAC Engineer

Job Title: Senior HVAC Engineer

Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Warrington
Duration: 6 Months

Purpose of the Role

The Senior HVAC Engineer is responsible for defining, managing, and delivering HVAC engineering work to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and to the required standards. This role focuses on delivering HVAC design and substantiation for nuclear sector projects, ensuring full compliance with relevant technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Reporting To:

Principal Engineer or Head of Discipline

Key Accountabilities

• Develop HVAC system designs and supporting documentation in accordance with project specifications
• Deliver high-quality design outputs throughout all phases of the engineering lifecycle
• Review and approve discipline-specific engineering deliverables
• Contribute to design and safety reviews as required
• Ensure full compliance with safety legislation, industry codes, and statutory regulations
• Provide technically sound and cost-effective HVAC engineering solutions
• Manage contractors and external interfaces
• Support site surveys, installation, and commissioning activities
• Support staff development and mentoring within the HVAC design team
• Foster a strong safety culture across all engineering activities

Essential Requirements

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Working toward or already hold Chartered Engineer status
• Strong understanding of HVAC system fundamentals, especially in high-integrity environments
• Proven experience delivering HVAC design solutions within the nuclear industry
• Good knowledge of nuclear safety case requirements
• Understanding of relevant safety legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience in containment and process ventilation systems
• Skilled in design and engineering substantiation
• Demonstrable experience leading design teams and managing subcontractors
• Experience in preparing technical input for bids and proposals
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and commercial awareness

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) and full membership of a relevant professional institution
• Experience using IESVE or other HVAC simulation software
• Full UK Driving Licence

Must have SC to be considered.

If you hold the relevant experience please apply today!

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior HVAC Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.