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Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning systems in buildings like offices, schools and hospitals.
You could work: evenings / weekends; as customers demand
There will be
2.4% fewer Heating and ventilation engineer jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a heating and ventilation engineer, you'll:
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You could work at a client's business.
Your working environment may be at height, cramped and you'll travel often.
You can get into this job through:
You can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed to get a trainee engineer job.
Courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You can get into this job by applying to do an apprenticeship. Examples include:
Apprenticeships can take 2 to 3 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to apply directly for jobs if you have qualifications and experience in building services engineering or plumbing.
You can join the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering for professional development training and industry news.
You can get more advice about careers in heating and ventilation engineering from:Go Construct; Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers; Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering
With experience, you could:supervise a team of engineers; move into a managerial role; work in technical sales
With further training, you could become a building services engineer, facilities manager or heat pump engineer.
You could also set up as self-employed and run your own business.