Design Engineer – Heat Exchangers

## Design Engineer – Heat Exchangers Apply locations:
Warrington, UK:
Manchester, UK:
Derby, UKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR101532
** Role:
Design Engineer – Heat Exchangers
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* Location:

Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary:
Derby, Warrington or Manchester.
**** Our Mission
** Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.
** The Team
** The Heat Exchangers team sits within the Plant Equipment function, which forms part of the wider Components & Mechanical Equipment organisation. The team is responsible for delivering the design, development, and technical maturity of heat exchanger systems across the SMR power station.

You will join a collaborative and diverse team of engineers, combining deep technical expertise with emerging talent. The team operates across multiple UK locations and works closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders including systems, manufacturing, supply chain, and analysis teams to deliver complex engineering solutions.

The team is currently focused on supporting critical programme milestones including Generic Design Assessment (GDA), Reference Design development, and future Design Acceptance Reviews.
** The Role
** We are looking for a Design Engineer – Heat Exchangers to report to the Manager – Heat Exchangers. You will play a key role in the design and development of multiple heat exchanger systems across the SMR plant, contributing to both generic design development and site-specific adaptations.

You will support the maturity, integration, and delivery of heat exchanger designs, working within a structured governance and quality framework to meet challenging programme, technical, and regulatory requirements.
** What We’ll Need You to Do
*** Deliver the design and development of heat exchanger systems across the SMR power station
* Contribute to requirements capture, equipment selection, and thermal/mechanical sizing
* Support lifecycle activities including manufacture, verification, and safety case inputs
* Work to established governance, standards, and quality processes
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the organisation
* Support programme delivery, including key milestones such as Reference Contribute to cost and value engineering activities
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders
* Resolve technical challenges and balance competing requirements
* Demonstrate flexibility and contribute across the engineering lifecycle
** What You’ll Bring
*** Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
* Experience in heat exchanger or similar equipment design
* Strong preference for mechanical design experience
* Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ASME, TEMA, EN13445, PED/PSSR)
* Experience with tools such as HTRI, Aspen EDR, or similar (desirable)
* Awareness of CFD methods (advantageous)
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Demonstratable experience in a similar role
** Location & Ways of working:
** This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements. You will be expected to attend a UK office location as required to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery.
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* What’s in It for You:

** We anticipate paying a salary of between £42,000 - £52,500 DOE plus:

- * Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
* Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
* Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
* Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
* Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
* Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay* £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing organisation at a critical stage of its development, offering excellent opportunities for learning, professional development, and long-term career progression within a purpose-driven and innovative environment.
** Selection…