Ventilation Project Engineer to join the Projects Team at Thermatic Technical FM.
As a Thermatic Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical delivery and execution of small works and supporting the delivery of larger M&E projects within healthcare and other critical environments.
This role is ideal for a senior ventilation or HVAC engineer looking to transition into project delivery. The successful candidate will take ownership of small works and support larger projects, while still maintaining a level of hands-on involvement where required.
The role is not a full-time site-based engineering position but a balance of technical delivery, coordination, and project support.
The Benefits:
* 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) + a day off on your Birthday
* Auto-enrolment Pension
* Death in Service Insurance @ 4 X salary
* Extensive Healthcare & Wellbeing provisions including:
* Private Medical Insurance (no excess)
* Dental & Optical cash back scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to virtual GP support
* Health discounts
* Access to annual health screening
* Enhanced Family Leave policies
* Free parking
* Company events
* Gym facilities onsite
* Referral bonus
* Employee of the Month awards
* Long Service Awards
Hours & Location of Work:
Main location - This role will be flexible, based at our Head Office in Salford, Manchester but will also require travel to sites across the United Kingdom.
Regular hours of work - Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm - 40 hour working week. Whilst this is our company standard working week, our engineers require "out of hours" support, so an aspect of this is to be expected.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:
* Small Works Delivery
* Undertaking hands-on installation, modification, and fault-finding works where required, particularly on small works and during key stages of project delivery
* Managing and delivering small works projects from site survey through to completion
* Ventilation upgrades, AHU repairs, M&E alterations
* Planning and coordinating labour, materials, and site activities
* Managing subcontractors and suppliers
* Technical Support to Senior Project Manager
* Supporting larger M&E projects
* Providing technical input during installation, commissioning, and snagging
* Reviewing drawings and ensuring compliance
* Technical Delivery & Compliance
* Ensuring compliance with HTM 03-01 and relevant standards
* Installation, modification, and fault-finding on AHUs and ventilation systems
* Reactive Support (Limited)
* Health & Safety
* Creating and working in line with RAMS, permits, and CDM requirements
Responsibilities:
* Strong practical experience working with ventilation and HVAC systems, including AHUs and extract systems.
* Strong understanding of HTM 03-01, SFG20, CIBSE guidance, and other industry standards.
* Knowledge of CAFM systems and operational reporting tools.
* Health & Safety, including RAMS, Permit to Work, and COSHH.
* Understanding of facilities contract models and commercial implications.
* Proven experience in critical or specialist HVAC/ventilation environments.
* Background in delivering works in high-risk or regulated settings (e.g., healthcare, labs, or manufacturing).
* Experience working within KPI and SLA frameworks in an FM or technical services contract.
* Demonstrated success in client relationship management and team leadership.
* Budget management and cost control experience.
* Experience with compliance reporting and technical audits.
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
* IOSH Managing Safely (NEBOSH desirable).
* Recognised technical certifications (e.g., BOHS P601, P604 desirable).
* HVAC/Ventilation trade background.
* Full UK driving licence
Our People
We’re a business built on people and it’s the people that make us different from other companies. If you believe your skills and experience can bring value to this role then we'd love to hear from you.
We’re a diverse group and encourage our people to be independent thinkers and collaborative doers to create a supportive culture full of passion.
We provide opportunities for growth and development across our organisation through apprenticeships, professional qualifications, management training, and on the job learning. As a business that is continually growing, we’re looking to attract the best talent in the industry to grow our workforce and join our combined efforts towards our goals.
Thermatic Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and takes is responsibilities relating to Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion seriously. For further information, you can request a copy of our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy.
Guaranteed Interview Commitment - We have made a commitment to improve employment opportunities for ex-military personnel. Therefore, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the commitment and the essential job role criteria.
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