Lead HVAC Engineer

We are looking for a Lead HVAC Engineer who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

As the Lead HVAC Engineer, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services.

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Lead HVAC Engineer to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

The Lead HVAC Engineer, will be responsible for:

• 3 Direct Reports of Line management, including all HR and Operational activities to ensure a safe, healthy and proactive culture.

• Adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements, ensuring that the engineering team also comply.

• To ensure onsite Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to in all respects and to maintain accurate records/documentation associated with the mechanical/HVAC aspects of the plant.

• Have a good understanding of BMS and Control Systems associated with Mechanical Plant and Equipment to assist fault diagnosis and correct set up.

• Supervise the team in all aspects of work, undertaking people management activities such as Safety Briefings, absence reporting, performance reviews, annual leave and timesheet approvals. Plan and arrange staff training to support their development.

• Ensure that you and the team undertake repairs to HVAC Plant and Associated Systems to a high standard.

• Ensure that you and the team undertake installation, alteration and repairs to pipework systems as needed to a high standard and in good time to minimise impact of downtime.

• Have the ability to undertake repairs to pumps within the workshop, including replacement of Mechanical Seals and other common causes of pump failure.

• To respond in a prompt and effective manner to any Helpdesk related reactive maintenance issues, associated with the heating and ventilation systems, pumps, water tanks, valves, pipework and associated mechanical systems or as directed, ensuring that your team do similar.

• Working hours are 40 hours – Monday to Friday – 8am-5pm + Overtime

To be successful for this Lead HVAC Engineer role you must have:

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 - Plumbing, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 6187 or similar

• City & Guilds 2079 F Gas Regulations (Desirable)

• Experienced in the electrical and mechanical aspects of general building service, repair and installation

• Exceptional knowledge and experience working with and repairing Mechanical Systems and Heating and Ventilation Systems

• Knowledge of electrical principles including safe isolation, controls and basic fault finding

• Use of Trend BMS

• Authorised Person – Mechanical (Desirable)

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Lead HVAC Engineer role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now