Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our Workplace Management Engineering team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical coordinator. This is an off-the-tools management role focused on overseeing the performance, compliance, and lifecycle management of all refrigeration and air conditioning systems across our UK portfolio.

As the technical specialist for chillers, CRAC units, split systems, FCUs, and AHUs, you will manage maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance through F‑Gas register management, coordinate contractors and specialist service providers, and provide expert technical guidance to site teams and stakeholders. While this is primarily a supervisory and coordination role, you will provide hands‑on support during emergency situations when required.

You will act as the Main Point of Contact (MPOC) for all matters relating to refrigeration and air conditioning systems, ensuring optimal system performance, planned maintenance delivery, and swift resolution of technical issues across the portfolio.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all refrigeration and air conditioning systems including chillers, CRAC units, split systems, FCUs, and AHUs
• Provide technical guidance and expert advice to site engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders
• Review technical reports, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend solutions for recurring or complex system issues
• Monitor system performance data and identify trends, inefficiencies, or potential failures
• Provide hands‑on technical support during emergency breakdown situations when specialist intervention is required
• Support commissioning and handover of new or upgraded systems

• Manage and maintain the F‑Gas register in full compliance with UK and EU F‑Gas regulations
• Ensure all refrigeration and air conditioning systems meet statutory requirements and environmental standards
• Coordinate and record leak checks, refrigerant top‑ups, system maintenance, and de‑commissioning activities in accordance with legislative requirements
• Conduct compliance audits and maintain up‑to‑date records for regulatory inspections
• Ensure contractors hold valid F‑Gas certifications and work in accordance with legal obligations

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and delivery of PPM programs for all refrigeration and AC systems across the UK portfolio
• Ensure PPMs are completed on time, to specification, and in line with manufacturer recommendations and compliance requirements
• Monitor contractor performance during planned maintenance activities and ensure quality standards are consistently met
• Review and update PPM schedules based on system performance, lifecycle stage, and operational requirements
• Identify and elevate any deviations from planned schedules or quality concerns

• Manage the lifecycle of refrigeration and air conditioning assets, including maintenance strategies, repair planning, and replacement recommendations
• Coordinate and oversee reactive and planned repair works, ensuring minimal disruption to building operations
• Work with procurement and engineering management to develop capital expenditure plans and system upgrade projects
• Maintain comprehensive asset registers, condition assessments, and maintenance histories to support long‑term planning
• Provide technical input into business cases for system upgrades, replacements, or efficiency improvements

• Act as the Main Point of Contact (MPOC) for specialist contractors and service providers for all refrigeration and AC-related works
• Brief contractors on site…