About the role
We are seeking a Senior HVAC Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of nuclear‑classified HVAC systems on the Sizewell C project. You will provide specialist technical expertise within the SZC MEH Alliance Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT), supporting the successful replication and delivery of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) HVAC bulk scope.
Reporting to the HVAC Engineering Delivery Lead, you will focus on the engineering, design, procurement and manufacturing phases through to handover at HO3 (ready for installation). This is a technically challenging role at the heart of one of the UK’s largest and most complex nuclear infrastructure programmes.
Location: Bristol (Aztec West) – 2–3 days per week
What you'll be doing
- Providing technical leadership and expert advice across the classified HVAC scope to the wider MDT
- Preparing technical procurement specifications for HVAC ductwork, supports and ancillaries
- Reviewing execution design outputs to support manufacturing and installation readiness
- Assessing HPC technical queries and site changes for applicability to Sizewell C
- Managing design configuration across HPC as‑designed, HPC as‑built and SZC as‑designed states
- Ensuring all execution design information issued to suppliers and installers aligns with design intent
- Working closely with Responsible Designers, Contract Engineering Leads, Delivery Managers and Project Managers
- Supporting the resolution of design, manufacturing and site TQs/NCRs
- Providing constructability input into design studies and engineering reviews
- Leading the assessment and implementation of design changes within the MEH Alliance scope
- Driving continuous improvement by applying lessons learned from HPC and industry best practice
- Supporting business cases through the SZC change control process
Who we're looking for
- Strong experience in nuclear‑classified HVAC engineering and design
- Prior involvement with Hinkley Point C HVAC scope is highly desirable
- Experience supporting HVAC installation activities on site
- In‑depth knowledge of industry codes, standards and regulations for HVAC ductwork and supports
- Proven ability to produce technical specifications for design and fabrication
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and designing for fabrication
- Experience on large‑scale EPC projects, from concept through to commissioning
- Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
- Membership of a relevant professional institute, or working toward Engineering Council registration
- Strong ability to review and challenge engineering drawings for accuracy and compliance
- Working knowledge of Navisworks (or similar), Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Understanding of ISO 9001:2015, CDM Regulations 2015, configuration and change management
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected].
Job Reference: BBUK18240
