Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer

Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer looking to work on large-scale, technically challenging cooling projects?

Our client is a well-established designer and manufacturer of industrial refrigeration and cooling systems, delivering energy-efficient solutions across food production, cold storage, and industrial process environments. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their engineering team and looking for a talented Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer.

This is a key technical role where you’ll play a vital part in developing innovative, high-performance refrigeration systems used in major industrial projects across the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be involved throughout the design lifecycle, with responsibilities including:

Designing industrial refrigeration systems including:
DX CO₂
Pumped CO₂
Pumped ammonia
Glycol/secondary systems
Chillers and heat pumps
Carrying out refrigeration load calculations, energy modelling, and system performance analysis
Producing high-quality engineering documentation including P&IDs, schematics, layout drawings, and equipment schedules
Selecting and sizing key components such as compressors, heat exchangers, valves, and pipework
Ensuring compliance with industry standards (EN378, PED, ASHRAE) and internal engineering procedures
Supporting construction and commissioning documentation
Contributing to design risk assessments and HAZOP reviews
Providing technical support during installation, commissioning, and handover
Conducting site surveys and attending technical meetings when required
Producing accurate mechanical and refrigeration drawings using AutoCAD

Who We’re Looking For

We’re open to engineers at different stages of their careers. The level of responsibility and salary will reflect your experience.

You’ll ideally have:

Experience in industrial refrigeration system design
A degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (preferred, not essential with strong experience)
Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration principles
Experience producing and interpreting P&IDs
Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
A valid UK driving license

What’s in It for You

Competitive salary: £40,000–£70,000 DOE
Hybrid working
25 days holiday, increasing with service
Company car or car allowance
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension scheme
Group income protection & life assurance
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Enhanced company sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Mental Health First Aiders

You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced engineering team within a company known for delivering robust, energy-efficient refrigeration solutions on high-profile industrial projects.

Interested?

If you’re an Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected manufacturer where your technical input truly matters, we’d love to hear from you