Contracts Engineer

Contracts Engineer – Bespoke Air Handling Units (AHUs) Location: Wednesbury | Full‑time | Permanent | 37 hrs/week Step into a role where engineering precision meets real‑world impact. As a Contracts Engineer with a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke Air Handling Units, you’ll take ownership of AHU projects from concept through to commissioning — ensuring every unit delivered meets the highest standards of performance, safety and customer satisfaction. This is a role for someone who thrives on technical challenge, cross‑functional collaboration and seeing a project through from the first sketch to the final sign‑off. What You’ll Be Doing Project execution — Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of AHU projects including design, procurement, manufacturing, QA, installation and commissioning. Design development — Produce detailed technical designs for the drawing office to convert into GA drawings. Technical selections — Use supplier software to carry out accurate component selections. Internal coordination — Work closely with drawing office, production, stores, QA, accounts, logistics and site/service teams. External liaison — Communicate with consultants, clients and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. Documentation — Prepare drawings, data sheets, O&M manuals and certification packages. Procurement & budgeting — Source components, monitor budgets and ensure supplier compliance. Supplier drawing approval — Approve coil and electric heater drawings prior to manufacture. Quality assurance — Conduct goods‑in inspections, in‑process checks and final QA sign‑off. Regulatory compliance — Ensure adherence to industry standards, guidelines and local regulations. Continuous improvement — Support initiatives to enhance product design and delivery. Customer coordination — Arrange deliveries, site activities and factory testing attendance. Certification — Produce CE/UKCA and test certificates for final product handover. What You’ll Bring Essential Microsoft Office proficiency Customer service professionalism Ability to read technical drawings Strong AHU product knowledge ISO process experience Confident telephone communication AHU selection software experience Desirable HVAC standards knowledge (e.g., BS EN 1886) Factory AHU testing experience — leakage, volumetric and acoustic testing Why You’ll Love Working Here A career with a major manufacturing organisation means stability, development and benefits that genuinely support your wellbeing: Company shutdown between Christmas & New Year Medicash health scheme Specsavers Corporate Eye Care Death in Service (x2) Bank holidays off 33 days annual leave Onsite subsidised canteen (hot & cold food) Company pension scheme Career development & training opportunities Free on‑site parking Working Hours Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00 (1‑hour lunch on Fridays) 37 hours per week The closing date for this position is Friday 3rd July 2026.