Lead HVAC Engineer

Location: Glasgow/Cumbernauld (UK wide travel required)

Hours: 40 per week- Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Company vehicle

For the over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

As the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our expert Surgeons undertake more procedures collectively than any other national provider.

The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence whilst providing life changing treatments to our patients. We support and respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

Our culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead HVAC Engineer to join our Property Services team based in Glasgow, delivering maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and new installation projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HVAC professional who enjoys a varied role combining hands-on engineering, project involvement, fault diagnosis, and site leadership. You will work across a diverse range of commercial environments, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship, safety, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems.

Diagnose and repair faults on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Lead and support installation projects for new HVAC systems across multiple sites.

Conduct system commissioning, testing, and performance verification.

Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics.

Supervise junior engineers, subcontractors, and site activities when required.

Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health, safety, and industry regulations.

Produce detailed service reports and maintain accurate records.

Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Support project planning, material requirements, and workload scheduling.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in a Lead HVAC Engineer or similar role.

Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including:

Air conditioning

Ventilation systems

Heating systems

Refrigeration plant

Controls and BMS interfaces

F-Gas Certification.

Recognised HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, or Refrigeration qualification.

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

IPAF certification.

PASMA certification.

CSCS card.

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.

Experience managing small installation teams and projects.

Knowledge of renewable and low-carbon HVAC technologies.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package.

Company vehicle.

33 days annual leave

Discounts on group products and procedures.

Pension scheme.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

Varied and interesting projects across the UK.

Supportive and professional working environment.