Senior Refrigeration Design Engineer

An established UK refrigeration and cooling specialist is looking to strengthen its technical design and pre-construction capability with the appointment of a Senior Refrigeration Design Engineer. This is a key technical role within the business, offering long-term stability and progression as part of a well-established design function.

The position focuses on the design, costing and specification of industrial refrigeration, cold chain and low carbon heating solutions, with a strong emphasis on natural refrigerants including CO and hydrocarbons. Projects are delivered nationwide and across the south, spanning industrial, cold storage and large scale commercial environments.

• Act as the technical lead for refrigeration and cooling design on assigned projects

• Support tender and bid activity across industrial heating and cold chain opportunities

• Engage directly with clients and consultants to develop technically robust design solutions

• Undertake detailed site inspections and condition surveys of refrigeration systems

• Produce full engineering designs, specifications, and performance calculations for heating and cooling systems

• Coordinate with manufacturers and supply chain partners to define equipment selection and pricing

• Prepare accurate technical submissions and cost information to support commercial decisions

• Ensure designs comply with all relevant standards and legislation, including safety and environmental regulations

• Attend technical and value engineering meetings where required

• Provide technical handover information to project and contracts teams

• Offer ongoing engineering support during project delivery to maintain design intent

• Contribute to the development of client relationships and repeat business

• Minimum 7 years' experience within the refrigeration sector

• Strong background in refrigeration system design and technical engineering support

• Practical experience working with natural refrigerants (CO and hydrocarbons)

• Exposure to industrial refrigeration environments is advantageous

• Knowledge of heating systems and hydronic applications preferred

• Strong technical problem solving ability and attention to detail

• Commercially aware with the ability to balance cost, performance, and compliance

• Confident communicator with clients and internal stakeholders

• IT literate with experience producing technical reports and documentation

• Full UK driving licence

• Salary £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

• Electric or plug in hybrid company vehicle or car allowance

• Company pension scheme

• Private healthcare (following probation)

• Life assurance/death in service benefit (following probation)

• Hybrid working / work from home flexibility

• On site parking at office locations