HVAC Design Engineer
Assystem · Bristol, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 25 Oct 2026.
Overview
As an HVAC Design Engineer at Assystem, you drive the integration of HVAC systems within complex, safety-critical projects. You act as the primary link between design and construction teams, ensuring designs meet standards and project requirements.
You’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary reviews, support commissioning, and contribute to change management to safeguard design intent. This role sits within a global nuclear engineering context, offering opportunities to impact infrastructure delivery and safety-focused engineering.
You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant building services solutions.
Pay / Benefits
- employee committee
- holiday bonuses
- ongoing training
- career opportunities
- internal promotions
- hybrid work
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary interface between HVAC design teams and construction/installation teams
- Develop and review HVAC designs; verify specifications and outputs
- Assess compliance with relevant standards and project requirements
- Review contractor documents, drawings, method statements, and test plans
- Support integration of HVAC with mechanical, electrical, and building services designs
- Participate in design coordination meetings and multi-disciplinary reviews
- Contribute to risk assessments, hazard reviews, and safety evaluations
- Support commissioning activities to ensure design intent is met
- Provide engineering input for change management, design updates, and configuration control
- Maintain communication with project managers, quality teams, and other engineering disciplines
Key requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline
- 3–5 years of relevant HVAC design or building services experience
- Familiarity with HVAC codes and standards (ASHRAE, CIBSE, ISO, local regulations)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Experience collaborating with contractors, site teams, and multi-disciplinary groups
- Strong communication and collaborative work style in project environments
- Experience in regulated industries or complex infrastructure is advantageous
- Strong communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- HVAC design software (Revit, AutoCAD, BIM tools)
- Ventilation and heat load calculations
- Ductwork sizing and equipment selection
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