Design Engineer - Industrial Refrigeration

Refrigeration Systems Design Engineer

£60,000-£80,000 + Private Medical + Pension, 26 days holiday

A leading specialist within industrial refrigeration solutions is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Systems Design Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale projects across the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Design Engineer to work across high-value industrial refrigeration, chiller and cooling projects exceeding £1M across food, bev, process and pharma based projects, delivering bespoke and energy efficient solutions for complex industrial applications.

The role offers a high level of autonomy, remote working flexibility, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a growing and highly respected business.

The Role

• Full design and technical engineering of industrial refrigeration/ ammonia/ NH3 systems for large-scale projects
• Producing detailed refrigeration calculations, equipment selections, and system specifications
• Designing efficient and compliant refrigeration solutions tailored to client requirements
• Working closely with project managers, clients, and internal engineering teams throughout project lifecycle
• Ensuring all designs comply with industry standards, environmental regulations, and safety requirements
• Supporting the development of sustainable and energy-efficient system solutions
• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers to source suitable equipment and components
• Assisting with technical documentation, design reviews, and project support activities

Background Required

• Proven experience in refrigeration system design within industrial refrigeration/ ammonia environments
• Strong understanding of refrigeration principles, thermodynamics, process cooling and system calculations
• Experience working within food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or process cooling sectors
• Ability to design complex refrigeration systems for large-scale/high-value projects
• Proficiency with refrigeration design software and engineering calculations
• Good understanding of industry compliance standards and regulations
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams

Package

• £65,000–£80,000 basic salary
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical cover
• Company pension scheme
• Remote working flexibility
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work on major industrial refrigeration projects across critical sectors

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