Heating & Ventilation Engineer (HVAC Engineer)
Heating and ventilation engineers install, service and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings such as offices, schools and hospitals. You could travel between customer sites and sometimes work at height or in confined spaces.
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could:
- Read technical drawings to fit heating equipment and pipework.
- Fit ductwork and install ventilation systems.
- Design and fit control panels that regulate heating systems.
- Diagnose faults and repair equipment.
- Schedule and carry out routine servicing.
- Install heating systems that use renewable energy or fit wireless controls that manage temperature and humidity more efficiently.
Skills & knowledge
You’ll need:
- Practical skills for fitting and installing equipment.
- Confidence using and maintaining tools and machinery.
- The ability to work through problems and identify what’s causing a fault.
- Attention to detail.
- An understanding of buildings and construction.
- Customer service skills.
- The ability to work on your own initiative.
- Confidence using computers and common software.
Industry Qualifications
On the Isle of Man, you could start with a plumbing or engineering apprenticeship, depending on the type of work your employer does. You’ll gain practical experience on the job while studying at University College Isle of Man (UCM).
For current courses and entry requirements, see UCM’s Plumbing Apprenticeship and Engineering Apprenticeship pages.
For more information on training and career routes, visit the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE).