Senior/Principal HVAC Design Engineer

CV-LibraryCity of London, LondonpermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
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Position: Senior/Principal HVAC Design Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £50,000 - £77,000 DOE

Senior/Principal HVAC Design Engineer - Job Overview

Senior/Principal Design Engineer required to be based at our client's London office. The company is a well-established leader in the HVAC sector, operating from six regional offices across the UK and experiencing consistent growth over the past 20 years. They provide a full turnkey service, covering design, installation, servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of a wide range of HVAC systems.

In this role, the Senior/Principal Design Engineer will take ownership of design packages and manage relationships with an established portfolio of blue-chip clients. They will oversee technical delivery, provide mentorship to junior engineers, and play a key role in the development of costed proposals and securing new project opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead design of HVAC systems (heating, cooling, ventilation & controls)
Prepare detailed schematics, drawings, and specifications
Manage energy audits, reporting and ROI analysis
Compile and present costed design proposals to clients with commercial confidence
Conduct site surveys, commissioning support, and design reviews
Mentor graduate engineers, junior and intermediate design engineers in the team

Senior/Principal HVAC Design Engineer - Salary & Benefits

Basic Salary £50,000 - £77,000 DOE
Bonus Scheme
£500pm Car Allowance
Employee-owned trust scheme
Further package details to be discussed at interview

Senior/Principal HVAC Design Engineer - Job Requirements

5-8 years' building services/HVAC design experience.
Proven record of delivering projects independently
Strong knowledge of controls, AHUs, VRF/VRV, and heating chilled water systems
Experienced in cost and design proposal writing and client engagement
Energy auditing and carbon reduction experienceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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