Design Engineer - HVAC, Heat Pump & Refrigeration

Building Services Design Engineer - HVAC, ASHP, Cooling & Refrigeration

About the Company - Our client is a leader in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Cooling and Refrigeration field. With a well established building services consulting practice based in Kent, they offer design, installation and maintenance services to a wide range of commercial, public sector, and residential clients in and around the South East.

About the Role - As Design Engineer, you will be a prominent figure in a small, highly collaborative team, and report into a supportive Business Manager. Utilising your existing expertise in HVAC, ASHP, Refrigeration and Cooling systems alongside strong organisational, project management, and problem solving skills honed in similar roles to date, you will play a central role in the cohesion behind our service delivery and high-quality client experience. With the variety in type and scale of pipeline projects, this a particularly exciting time for a confident mid-level or senior Design Engineer to join and take the next big step in their career progression. Working with clients in education and healthcare, high-end residential property, data centers, hotels and entertainment venues, your core responsibilities will extend to:

• Meeting with clients and design teams to determine mechanical applications and requirements.
• Carrying out site surveys to determine requirements and to assist with pricing for installation works with varying degrees of design requirements.
• Conducting research to inform the design and engineering methods required for the mechanical systems.
• Documenting the design process, managing project timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Liaising with clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure coherence.
• Preparing technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals.
• Presenting proposals to clients and external project team members.

Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years in Mechanical Design Engineering, ideally with 2+ years of UK experience.
• Existing experience of HVAC and Air Source Heat Pump Engineering Design.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/relevant degree or chartership.
• Sound knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices.
• A critical mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using common design software, such as AutoCADetc.
• Strong awareness of advancements in technology and engineering design trends.

Pay Range and Compensation - £45,000 - £58,000 + Benefits Package

Equal Opportunity Statement - Auxeris is acting as an employment agency on behalf of this client and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our talent acquisition processes and services. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to the application or hiring process for this vacancy, please contact ricardo.rodrigues@auxeris.com.