Senior HVAC Engineer

Posted a week ago by Millbank Holdings

Location:
Warrington
Do you have previous experience as a Senior HVAC Engineer working within a building services consultancy practice?

Have at least 10 years demonstrable experience in delivering in Building Services design?

Do you have knowledge & experience in nuclear containment ventilation?

If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now to avoid missing out! 

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has opened up to work alongside our leading client as an experienced Senior HVAC Engineer, where you will be responsible for supporting the HVAC Capability team in all aspects of HVAC and Building Services, preferably with knowledge and experience in nuclear standards and processes, specifically the delivery of the design of HVAC Systems or modification to existing HVAC Systems. You will be client facing and demonstrate confidence as a subject matter expert hence able to support all stakeholders.

Contract Estimated Duration – 12 months
This role has been deemed inside of IR35

Location
Warrington (hybrid working)

Your duties and responsibilities will be
  • Reporting to the HVAC Manager/Principal Engineer.
  • Have experience of working within Building Services engineering design consultancy practice.
  • An appreciation of quality assurance and business management.
  • Good verbal and communication skills.
  • Able to work effectively with colleagues and with a professional approach to external clients.
  • An enquiring approach with a desire to explore innovative ideas whilst still understanding the need for a good commercial balance.
  • Being able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Knowledge and experience of UK regulations is essential.
  • Knowledge of nuclear standards and site procedures (preferred but not essential).
  • Awareness of EG_0_1738_1 - Ventilation of Radioactive Areas.
  • Design of ventilation systems from basic principles which shall include but not limited to:
    • Review of room data sheets
    • Calculating required air change rates for free cooling, containment, etc.
    • Calculating airflow rates to enable duct sizing and pressure loss calculations for fan duties.
    • Develop HVAC Fire and Control Philosophy.
  • Knowledge & experience in nuclear containment ventilation.
  • Experience in the production of HVAC system design deliverables, specifying heat rejection plant (eg. air / water cooled condensers, heat pumps and heat recovery systems of varying types. The design of HVAC systems for cooling industrial process environments.
  • Production of system schematics / Engineering Flow Diagrams (EFDs).
  • Able to produce and check psychrometric calculations.
  • Knowledge of steam and condensate processes and steam system design.
  • Use of industry standard software such as Hevacomp, Open Buildings, AutoCAD 2D/3D, Revit and Pipenet.
  • Thermal modelling experience would be an advantage.
  • An understanding of Autocad packages and its capabilities.
  • Experience in the delivery of written work, eg. Functional Specifications, Basis of Design, Equipment Specifications and Validation and Verification plans.
  • Able to mentor junior staff, graduates and apprentices in nuclear ventilation design.
  • Have at least 10 years demonstrable experience in delivering in Building Services design.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role/environment, with recent relevant exposure to work in the nuclear industry.
  • Ability to manage his/her own time effectively to ensure tasks are delivered to budget and timescale.
You will have the following qualifications & experience
  • Minimum HND in Building Services Engineering or a minimum of 10 years HVAC design experience.
  • Available to travel short term in UK.
  • BPSS security cleared (SC preferred).
  • MS Office applications
  • Hevacomp
  • OpenBuildings
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
It’s great if you also have the following
  • IES(Not essential but desired)
Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a new opportunity that offers career progression, allowing you to continuously expand your skillset and contribute to a collaborative team of nuclear specialists, then this could be the perfect role for you, so apply today to avoid missing out on this exciting new opportunity!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Type:
Contract
Start Date:
03/09/2024
Contract Length:
12 months
Job Reference:
BH-11293
Job ID:
222269333
Applications:
Less than 10

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