HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer

Gold Group
Barrow-in-Furness
4 weeks ago
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Role: HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer


Location: Barrow-in-Furness - 2 days every 2 weeks on-site


Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience


Industry: Defence, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering


Experienced HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer needed in Barrow in Furness to work on cutting edge systems within the defence industry.


This role presents an exciting opportunity where you'll be at the forefront of one of the UK's most advanced defence engineering programmes. Leading the delivery of complex HVAC systems you'll take ownership of high‑impact systems, provide trusted technical authority, and work across multiple disciplines to drive innovative solutions into reality.


What the role of the HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer entails

  • Lead the end‑to‑end development of cutting‑edge HVAC systems, ensuring they meet demanding performance, safety, and environmental standards
  • Create and review high‑impact engineering artefacts - from specifications and P&IDs to calculations and 3D models
  • Drive advanced thermal, airflow, and pressure analyses to validate system performance in challenging conditions
  • Transform complex requirements into robust, innovative, and verifiable design solutions that set the benchmark for excellence
  • Guide and influence engineers, suppliers, and design partners, shaping best‑in‑class HVAC integration across the platform
  • Enhance design standards and evaluate specialist equipment, contributing to reviews, hazard assessments, and lifecycle verification

What experience you need to be the successful HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Strong technical expertise in HVAC and mechanical system design, including psychometrics, thermal analysis, equipment specification, schematics and system balancing
  • Awareness of multi‑disciplinary system integration challenges across structures, electrical, controls, safety, and installation
  • Excellent technical communication and reporting abilities, engaging both internal and external stakeholders
  • STEM degree (or equivalent experience), ideally working toward or holding professional registration (CEng preferred)

Please note candidates must be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance and must have lived in the UK for 5+ years.


Benefits

  • Overtime
  • Private Healthcare
  • 14% pension
  • 25 days holiday
  • Free shares and more

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!


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