HVAC Design Engineer
Sunderland - UK
Job Summary
Job Description
- Act as the primary interface between HVAC design teams and construction/installation teams.
- Develop and Review HVAC designs and confirm accuracy of detailed specifications and engineering outputs.
- Perform technical assessments to ensure compliance with relevant standards and project requirements.
- Review and validate contractor documentation drawings method statements and test plans.
- Support the integration of HVAC systems within broader mechanical electrical and building services designs.
- Participate in design coordination meetings and multidisciplinary reviews.
- Contribute to risk assessments hazard reviews and safety evaluations.
- Support commissioning activities ensuring HVAC systems operate according to design intent.
- Provide engineering input for change management design updates and configuration control.
- Maintain consistent communication with project managers quality teams and other engineering disciplines.
Why Join the Community of Switchers
- Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
- Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
- Attractive social benefits including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
- Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
- 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
- Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.
Qualifications :
Essential
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 35 years of relevant experience in HVAC design building services engineering or system integration.
- Familiarity with HVAC codes and standards (e.g. ASHRAE CIBSE ISO local regulations).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings specifications and engineering documents.
- Experience working with contractors site teams and multidisciplinary engineering groups.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a projectbased environment.
- Experience in regulated industries or complex infrastructure projects is advantageous but not essential.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency with HVAC design software (e.g. Revit AutoCAD BIM tools load calculation software).
- Understanding of ventilation heat load calculations ductwork sizing equipment selection and system performance analysis.
- Knowledge of commissioning processes and quality assurance procedures.
- Strong problemsolving ability and attention to detail.
Additional Information :
Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Assystem, one of the world's leading independent nuclear engineering companies, is committed to accelerating the energy transition. We see ourselves as an activist in the development of nuclear energy, convinced that it is an essential part of the fight against climate change. 7,500 ... View more