Senior Design Engineer (HVAC)

About the role

Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Design Engineer and build new futures. The role can be based from any of our regional offices with travel required to the Maxim Park office in Motherwell.

Role Purpose:

Providing ventilation design solutions and ensuring that ventilation design deliverables and procurement of ventilation packages are created and delivered to meet project requirements.

NB. Due to the nature of our projects, we require individuals to hold full work rights within the UK, coupled with being eligible for SC level Security Clearance.

What you'll be doing

Key Accountabilities: 

Take on the lead role in in HVAC Design, creating design deliverables
Lead the ventilation & ductwork engineering discipline
Create mechanical ventilation design deliverables for both low and high integrity ductwork systems
Input to process, heat exchanger, treatment plant and prime mover specifications and design
Review and check vendor documentation for mechanical compliance with project specifications
Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments. Communicating residual design risks to others
Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers
Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream is at the forefront of the industry

Who we're looking for

Key Skillset Required: 

Proven prior experience working on mid-large scale construction and mechanical engineering projects in a ‘Senior Design Engineer - HVAC’ capacity
Solid experience with HVAC Calculations, Modelling/Drawings
Ideally any HEVACOMP / Open Buildings Designer, or similar (StabiCAD, MagiCAD, FineHVAC)
Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material
Competent in the use of 3-D solid modelling software such as solidworks/inventor.
Able to perform calculations related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning and the fluid flow through such systems.
Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers and project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable engineering solutions.
Experience in a broad range of heavy industries such as petrochemical, power generation and nuclear.
Experience and knowledge of PPMOF (Pre-Assembly, Pre-Fabrication Modularisation and Offsite) construction.

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 

We are 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: 

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