Project Engineer - HVAC

Project Engineer - HVAC

Location: Winchester, Hampshire Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, Mon - Fri Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 Holiday: 33 Days incl. Bank Holidays Sector: HVAC, Project Management, Construction Industry

Our Client is an established air conditioning and ventilation specialist. The company provides a comprehensive range of services to both commercial and residential customers, including system design, installation, maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs. They work across a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, retail, hospitality, leisure and industrial environments, delivering tailored HVAC solutions.

The Project Engineer will oversee projects from initial site surveys and quotation preparation through to installation and completion. Responsibilities include coordinating labour and materials, preparing risk assessments and method statements, and overseeing on-site delivery. The role involves liaising with customers and installation teams, carrying out site visits and ensuring projects run smoothly. Initially supporting smaller projects, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress to independently managing larger commercial and residential projects.

Position Duties

Manage projects from initial site surveys and quotation preparation through to final completion. Conduct site surveys to assess requirements and prepare accurate, competitive quotations. Prepare and issue project quotations to customers. Coordinate labour, materials and resources to ensure projects are properly planned. Prepare, review and maintain risk assessments and method statements (RAMS). Visit customer sites to brief installation teams and oversee project requirements. Act as the main point of contact between customers and installation engineers. Monitor project progress, ensuring work is completed on time and to the agreed specification. Ensure all projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Prepare operation and maintenance manuals for customers upon project completion. Maintain clear and effective communication with customers and internal teams throughout each project.Position Requirements

At least 2 years' experience in an engineering environment is preferred, although recent engineering graduates with the right attitude and enthusiasm to learn will also be considered. Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and engineers by phone, email and face-to-face. Comfortable working in a customer-facing role and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Previous AutoCAD experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be provided on the basic design skills required for quotations and tenders. A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work collaboratively within a small, close-knit team where workloads and projects are shared. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail. Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines. Flexible approach to working hours, with occasional early starts and late finishes required to accommodate customer site meetings and surveys. Additional hours are recorded and taken as time off in lieu (TOIL), rather than paid overtime. Ability to work primarily from the Winchester office, five days per week, with occasional flexibility for home working when required. A full driving licence is essential for this position.Position Remuneration

Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience 25 Days Annual Leave, plus 8 bank holidays Flexible working hours. Your own van with a fuel card. (No commuting costs from home to the office, your van will be yours to take home each day) Collaborative and inclusive company culture. Opportunities for professional development and career progression, with hands-on support and mentoring from experienced Contracts Managers and Project Engineers. Work on exciting projects across the residential, commercial, healthcare and education sectors.Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application