Contracts Engineer – Bespoke Air Handling Units (AHUs) Location: Wednesbury | Full‑time | Permanent | 37 hrs/week
Step into a role where engineering precision meets real‑world impact. As a Contracts Engineer with a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke Air Handling Units, you’ll take ownership of AHU projects from concept through to commissioning — ensuring every unit delivered meets the highest standards of performance, safety and customer satisfaction.
This is a role for someone who thrives on technical challenge, cross‑functional collaboration and seeing a project through from the first sketch to the final sign‑off.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Project execution — Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of AHU projects including design, procurement, manufacturing, QA, installation and commissioning.
* Design development — Produce detailed technical designs for the drawing office to convert into GA drawings.
* Technical selections — Use supplier software to carry out accurate component selections.
* Internal coordination — Work closely with drawing office, production, stores, QA, accounts, logistics and site/service teams.
* External liaison — Communicate with consultants, clients and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
* Documentation — Prepare drawings, data sheets, O&M manuals and certification packages.
* Procurement & budgeting — Source components, monitor budgets and ensure supplier compliance.
* Supplier drawing approval — Approve coil and electric heater drawings prior to manufacture.
* Quality assurance — Conduct goods‑in inspections, in‑process checks and final QA sign‑off.
* Regulatory compliance — Ensure adherence to industry standards, guidelines and local regulations.
* Continuous improvement — Support initiatives to enhance product design and delivery.
* Customer coordination — Arrange deliveries, site activities and factory testing attendance.
* Certification — Produce CE/UKCA and test certificates for final product handover.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
* Microsoft Office proficiency
* Customer service professionalism
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Strong AHU product knowledge
* ISO process experience
* Confident telephone communication
* AHU selection software experience
Desirable
* HVAC standards knowledge (e.g., BS EN 1886)
* Factory AHU testing experience — leakage, volumetric and acoustic testing
Why You’ll Love Working Here
A career with a major manufacturing organisation means stability, development and benefits that genuinely support your wellbeing:
* Company shutdown between Christmas & New Year
* Medicash health scheme
* Specsavers Corporate Eye Care
* Death in Service (x2)
* Bank holidays off
* 33 days annual leave
* Onsite subsidised canteen (hot & cold food)
* Company pension scheme
* Career development & training opportunities
* Free on‑site parking
Working Hours
* Monday–Friday
* 09:00–17:00 (1‑hour lunch on Fridays)
* 37 hours per week
The closing date for this position is Friday 3rd July 2026.
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