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.

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
• 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

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

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

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.

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