About the role
Build the Future with Us
Are you an experienced HVAC professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality installations? We're looking for a skilled HVAC Fitter to join our team, working on exciting commercial and industrial projects where your expertise will make a real impact.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative team, working in a safety-first environment with opportunities to develop your skills and career.
What you'll be doing
As an HVAC Fitter, you'll play a key role in ensuring the successful installation of ductwork systems that support efficient and reliable building services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Installing rectangular, circular and spiral ductwork to project specifications.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics and construction plans.
- Measuring, cutting and modifying ductwork to achieve precise installation standards.
- Sealing ducting systems to ensure maximum efficiency and performance.
- Installing supports, brackets, hangers and framing systems.
- Working closely with fellow trades and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Inspecting completed installations to ensure quality, alignment and airtightness.
- Maintaining tools and equipment to the highest standards.
- Upholding all health, safety and site procedures.
- Supporting and mentoring apprentices and junior team members where required.
Who we're looking for
We're keen to hear from individuals who have:
- Proven experience fitting ductwork within commercial or industrial environments.
- Level 3 HVAC qualification.
- Strong ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings and schematics.
- Excellent knowledge of air distribution systems and ductwork installation techniques.
- Experience using hand and power tools associated with HVAC installations.
- Valid CSCS card (or equivalent construction site safety accreditation).
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices, including working at height and within confined spaces.
- Ability to obtain BPSS Security Clearance.
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, visitwww.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:candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
