Principal HVAC Design Engineer

Location: London & the Home Counties

Salary: £62,500-£75,000

Job Overview

Principal Design Engineer required for our client, a leading HVAC company that has 6 regional offices and has been expanding since it formed over 20 years ago. They offer their customers a complete turnkey solution for the design, installation, service, maintenance, fault finding and repair on a range of HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical strategy for decarbonisation projects.
• Provide QA/QC on all design deliverables.
• Lead high‑value proposals and client presentations.
• Develop and maintain senior‑level client relationships.
• Mentor engineers across all tiers.
• Lead high‑value and costed proposals to clients, ensuring commercial and technical strength.
• Drive innovation in low‑carbon design and financing models.
• Represent our client at industry events, panels, and conferences.
• Hybrid role with regular UK travel, 40-50% of time at client sites and industry events.

Salary & Benefits

Basic Salary £62,500 - £75,000 DOE

• Bonus Scheme
• Optional Car Allowance
• Employee‑owned trust scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday's
• Further package details to be discussed at interview

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years building services/HVAC design experience.
• Recognised authority in decarbonisation and sustainability.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi‑million‑pound projects.
• Strong professional network and proven ability to win work.
• CEng / MCIBSE (or equivalent) preferred.