About the job
Qualifications and experience
*** ESSENTIAL: British or European citizen or current working rights in UK ***
Degree qualified in mechanical engineering
Experience: From 2 years experience to senior engineer working as mechanical (building services) design engineer (preferably in in the UK)
Good design skills
Preferential but not essential experience:
- Working knowledge of building regulations, especially Parts G, F and L
- Working knowledge of relevant British Standards
- Education, leisure, residential and mixed use sectors
- Familiarity with BREEAM, and implications for M&E design
- Revit MEP
Applicant Criteria
Reside locally to St Albans or able to relocate
Own transport available + valid driver’s licence
Permanent position
Job Description
The engineer will be required to deal with projects predominantly in the South East from concept/feasibility stage, through design and construction to commissioning and handover under the guidance of a director. Skills that will be developed include but are not limited to the following:
HVAC design calculation in accordance with CIBSE guidelines in conjunction with building physicist
Liaison with building physicist for thermal modelling input criteria and results
Design and specification of renewable technologies
Part L Compliance checking in conjunction with building physicist
Detail development of concept designs to include equipment selection and specification etc
Liaison with architects, clients, structural engineers and contractors
Project Management
Site inspections
Package
Salary negotiable to suit candidate
Private medical aid for the individual and immediate family
Company pension fund with Aviva (5% employee / 3% employer)
Travel costs for business covered
Annual leave 25 days / annum (30 days after 5 years service)
Hours of work 08h30 to 17h00 with 1 hour for lunch
WFH up to 2 days per week, to be agreed with line manager
Mobile Phone allowance
The Company
The Company was founded in 1983 in South Africa. The Company is very strong in leisure, education, commercial, retail and residential sectors of the market. Refer www.vzdv.com for further details.
The Company employs circa 20 employees, and although a relatively small Company punches well above its weight in terms of projects undertaken. Project values have varied from £4million to £200million in terms of construction value. VZDV has won national and international awards for some of its projects and has established itself as a leader in low carbon and renewable technologies and low energy buildings. The type of work is varied; for instance VZDV has written the technical guidance for Sport England wet and dry sports centres and partnered with a number of local authorities and main contractors. The design work varies from developing concept designs to Stage 3 for planning purposes to fully detailed design, contract and construction drawings.
The candidate joins the company in the midst of exciting will times, with a strong order book and growth opportunities. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills and ultimately manage their own projects, which will include managing a team of engineers, building physicist and technicians.
Company Details
The company address is 6a Parkway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6PA. UK.
Tel +44 (0)1727 731560
Contact Wendy Warren to set up interviews: wendy.warren@vzdv.com
Posted 13th November 2026