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HVAC Air Conditioning Installation Engineer

London

Are you a skilled Air Conditioning Engineer looking for a role that values your expertise and your work-life balance? Join a forward-thinking team committed to creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment

Why Us

True Inclusion: We believe a diverse team is a stronger team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, and experiences.

Flexibility: We offer options to support your home life, including potential for flexible hours or shift patterns.
Growth: We invest in your development, providing training and personal development plans.
Security: Stable, long-term work on varied projects

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Lead Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our commercial installation team. This is a senior-level role, ideal for a time-served engineer with extensive experience in large-scale refrigeration and HVAC systems, who is also passionate about mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers.

You will lead by example in delivering advanced technical services, supporting complex installations, and ensuring compliance across a diverse portfolio of commercial sites. You will also play a key role in knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and continuous improvement within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and mid-level engineers.
Support training and development initiatives, including on-the-job coaching and technical troubleshooting guidance.
Act as a point of escalation for complex technical issues and assist in root cause analysis and resolution.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure all works meet or exceed F-Gas & ODS regulations, technical standards, and manufacturer specifications.
Conduct quality audits and support continuous improvement in service delivery and compliance.
Promote and enforce safe working practices across all operational activities.

Documentation & Reporting

Review and validate service documentation, inspection reports, and remedial work records.
Provide technical feedback and improvement suggestions to internal teams and clients.
Use digital tools (PDA/mobile apps) to manage workflow, reporting, and communication.

Client Engagement & Collaboration

Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, offering expert advice and reassurance.
Collaborate with internal teams to support project planning, mobilisation, and service enhancements.
Represent the technical team in client meetings and site reviews when required.

Emergency Support & Escalation

Participate in the emergency on-call rota and provide senior-level support during critical incidents.
Lead or support emergency response efforts, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal disruption.

Requirements

Time-served apprenticeship in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Mechanical Engineering
F-Gas & ODS Regulations (Category 1 – 2079)
Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on experience in commercial HVAC/R systems
Proven experience with large-scale refrigeration systems
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and Permit to Work systems
Experience mentoring or supervising engineering teams
Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Proficient in using digital reporting tools and mobile apps
Strong communication and leadership skills
Full UK driving licence

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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