A well-established UK contractor specialising in high-specification controlled environments is seeking a mid-level HVAC Design Engineer to strengthen its in-house design capability. The business delivers technically demanding cleanroom and critical ventilation projects across life sciences, healthcare and advanced manufacturing sectors.
This is a performance-led design role focused on precision airflow, environmental stability and compliance-driven engineering. This role would suit a technically capable mid-level engineer currently operating as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Building Services Design Engineer, HVAC Design Engineer, Cleanroom Design Engineer, Ventilation Design Engineer or Environmental Control Engineer looking to step into a more specialist, performance-led environment.
You will take responsibility for the mechanical design of HVAC and ventilation systems within controlled and cleanroom environments, translating performance briefs into engineered solutions.
Duties will include:
1. Heat loss, heat gain and cooling load calculations
2. Psychrometric analysis and humidity control strategies
3. Airflow modelling and air change rate calculations
4. Design of pressure cascades and contamination control strategies
5. Specification of AHUs, HEPA filtration systems, ductwork and associated plant
6. Production of ventilation schematics and technical ...