Heating and ventilation engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning in large buildings like factories, schools and hospitals.

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Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs

Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.
Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
Install and test automatic, programmable, or wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to minimize energy usage for heating or cooling.
Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.
Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
Install magnetic-centrifugal chillers, compressors, or related equipment to cool air temperatures through the use of recirculating water.
Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints or manufacturer's specifications.
Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment.
Install radiator controls for room-level zone control heating of residential or commercial buildings.
Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
Wrap pipes, securing insulation in place with cement or wire bands.

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Heating and ventilation engineers typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Heating and ventilation engineer you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely

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Average salary
28,205 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

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Future outlook for Heating and ventilation engineers

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

38% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Heating and ventilation engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

55% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
16% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
13% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed in this job.

Courses include:

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
Level 3 Diploma Building Services Engineering

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Heating and ventilation engineer.

Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it

Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Heating and ventilation engineer. Check that you know:

Computer aided design CAD software

Data base user interface and query software Data logging software; Database software

Facilities management software Computerized maintenance management system CMMS; Cworks CMMS; IBM Maximo Asset Management; ManagerPlus

Industrial control software Alerton Ascent Compass; Delta Controls inteliWEB; Honeywell WEBs-N4; Johnson Controls Metasys

Word processing software Atlas Construction Business Forms; Microsoft Word

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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