Hvac Design Engineer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a HVAC Design Engineer on a 6 month Contract, based in Glasgow.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design and optimise HVAC system, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards.
• Prepare, check, and review HVAC engineering design documentation, including technical specifications, control philosophies, system philosophies, basis of design, HVAC and LEV calculations, datasheets, system layouts and ductwork design.
• Provide technical direction to engineering disciplines, project personnel and vendors.
• Undertake site surveys to develop the HVAC system design.
• Ensure HVAC design drawings and documents are completed within the allocated hours and schedule.
• Perform load and energy calculations to determine HVAC system requirements.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate HVAC systems into building designs.
• Conduct energy audits and propose retrofit solutions for existing HVAC systems to improve efficiency.
• Participate in research and development activities for advanced HVAC technologies and sustainable practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for HVAC-related issues during project execution and post-installation phases.
• Participate in project strategy and planning meetings and support management of change. Chair progress and engineering review meetings.
• Implement HSE requirements to drive safe and sustainable engineering outcomes. Commitment to personal well-being and proactively improves HSE performance.
• Participate in reviews related to constructability, operability, and maintainability.

• Oversee the installation and commissioning of HVAC systems, ensuring it meets design specifications. Resolve issues with site personnel and provide construction and commissioning support. Contribute to construction, testing, operations, maintenance and decommissioning

Key Competencies

• Works independently and collaborates with a high-performing team and stakeholders.
• Project management skills and a decision-maker, who can manage and prioritise multiple workloads simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships. Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing, and encourages feedback from others.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical mindset, particularly in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics relevant to HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability practices in HVAC system design.
• Experience with the installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in HVAC design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP) and BIM (Building Information Modelling) processes and tools.
• Applies ethical and professional conduct.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!