Senior Building Services Design Engineer

Senior Building Services Design Engineer

Job Title. Senior Building Services Design Engineer
Location. Hull
Salary. £30,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience

A bit about us…

Founded in 1991 as a sole trade; and fast forward to today, Airco stands as a leading HVAC & Renewables contractor, directly employing more than 200 staff. Proud of our roots in Hull, the business has expanded to provide a now largely national service offering. Originally, the business predominantly operated as a refrigeration contractor; the business has grown into offering multiple disciplines including air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing and renewables. We provide full service, maintenance, repair, design and installation services for this entire scope to ensure our clients can rely on us for turn key solutions within the industry, including 24/7 365 availability for critical breakdowns.

What are we looking for…

Airco is seeking an experienced Senior Building Services Design Engineer to join our expanding in-house design team at our Hull head office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional with a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design across a diverse range of sectors. You will lead clients from early concept stages through to detailed design delivery, producing detailed calculations alongside with accurate GA drawings, system schematics, technical specifications, and equipment selections. With decarbonisation now a central focus in the industry, candidates with experience in decarbonisation projects and applying for associated funding schemes will be strong contenders. A solid understanding of renewable technologies, energy analysis, and integrating low-carbon solutions into building designs is essential.

Location: Hull Base – Driving Licence Essential for Site Visits

Knowledge, skills, Qualifications & Experience

  • A highly motivated individual with a passion for succeeding and developing
  • Minimum HNC in Building Services or equivalent; significant experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
  • A proven track record of delivering a variety of Building Services MEP (Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) projects both in terms of scale and sector
  • A solid understanding in mechanical building services as a whole, experience in electrical services would be a benefit.
  • Ability to engage with clients, contractors and design team members in technical discussions
  • Experience using industry standard software packages such as CAD, Hevacomp and IES etc
  • Experience of low carbon systems, design and how to influence the built environment to reduce carbon emissions
  • A strong level of proficiency in energy data analysis
  • Knowledge of the UK regulatory, energy and carbon policies would be an advantage along with previous experience of decarbonisation funding.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience

Must have full driving licence

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent