Hvac Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands

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.
• Track progress against labour and material allowances, highlighting delays, variations and additional costs before proceeding.
• Complete appropriate testing, commissioning and handover within competence, providing accurate records and arranging specialist input where required.

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 interpret technical drawings, installation instructions and specifications.
• Strong practical fault-solving skills and attention to installation quality.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to work within agreed labour, material and programme allowances.
• 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.

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)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Workplace Wellbeing Support
• Lifestyle Benefits
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after qualifying period of 1 year)
• Private Van Usage (opt in required)