Design Engineer (HVAC Industry Training) – Rise Technical Recruitment

School Result; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK ventilation company is seeking a Design Engineer to join its expanding team in Southampton. This role offers full specialist training, excellent benefits, and career progression. Candidates should have a background in HVAC or AHU systems and CAD/design knowledge is desirable but not essential. The position involves a mix of site-based and office work, with responsibilities including technical design management and client liaison. A competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 plus overtime is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Full training

Vehicle and fuel card

Allowances

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in AHU, HVAC, or ventilation systems is essential.
• CAD/design experience desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out AHU and HVAC design for refurbishment and upgrade projects.
• Visit client sites for specialist refurbishments.
• Manage technical design aspects.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer-facing communication

Project management

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Design Engineer (HVAC Industry Training) – Rise Technical Recruitment

Overview

A leading UK ventilation company is seeking a Design Engineer to join its expanding team. This is a varied, customer-facing role offering full specialist training, career progression, and excellent company benefits.

The position is ideal for candidates with a CAD/design background and some experience in HVAC or AHU systems, who are looking to develop into a technical expert through in-house and on-the-job training.

Key Details

• Job Title: Design Engineer (HVAC Industry Training)
• Employer: Rise Technical Recruitment (on behalf of leading ventilation company)
• Location: Southampton, Hampshire (remote/site-based, travelling to clients across the UK: Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex)
• Salary: £35,000–£40,000/year + overtime + allowance + vehicle & fuel card + benefits
• Hours: Full-Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: Expires in 1 month
• Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)a

Role Overview

The Design Engineer will split their time between on-site work (50%) and remote/office-based design duties (50%), managing technical design aspects of refurbishment and upgrade projects for AHU, HVAC, and ventilation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out AHU and HVAC design for refurbishment and upgrade projects
• Visit client sites to deliver specialist refurbishments and upgrades
• Manage technical design aspects of projects
• Work in a customer-facing role, liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Benefit from full technical training and career progression opportunities

Eligibility Requirements

• Background in AHU, HVAC, or ventilation systems
• CAD/design experience desirable but not essential
• Willingness to travel across the UK
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in developing expertise

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£35,000–£40,000/year)
• Overtime opportunities
• Full training (in-house and on-the-job)
• Vehicle and fuel card provided
• Allowances and excellent company benefits
• Clear career progression opportunities

Why This Role Stands Out

• Specialist training: Become a technical expert in HVAC/AHU systems
• Variety: Split between site-based and design/project work
• Career growth: Progression opportunities in a growing company
• Strong support: Vehicle, fuel card, and allowances provided

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