PhD Graduate: Fluids and Thermal Engineering Consultant

Our engineering specialists support clients across the full lifecycle of assets in a range of sectors, including nuclear/low-carbon energy, transport, defence and the process industries. We combine deep technical understanding with practical consultancy skills to help clients understand, design, improve and assure complex engineering systems. We are growing and are looking for engineers who can bring strong technical judgement, clear communication, and a practical approach to solving complex client problems.

Your work will help to:

• Solve complex fluid flow, heat transfer and process engineering challenges
• Improve the safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability of engineering systems
• Support confident design, operational, investment and assurance decisions
• Deliver high-quality, trusted consultancy advice to our varied clients

Post Doc or Industry? Finishing a doctorate is a big deal. Pursuing a path into academia through a Post Doc position is explored by some, but many look to apply their skills in an industrial context and gain commercial skills in parallel. If you are looking for this opportunity, either as a recent graduate or with some experience, then Frazer-Nash could be for you!

Valuing Your Doctorate As a high-tech engineering consultancy, we value the additional skills and experience that doctorate graduates bring to our business. For us, the value you bring comes through a combination of specialist knowledge, a robust understanding of engineering fundamentals from undergraduate teaching, experience of presenting at conferences, and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders to solve complex problems.

Within our Fluids, Physics and Systems Performance area, over 25% of your potential colleagues and line managers have completed PhDs, DPhils or EngD themselves, and are therefore readily equipped to help you make the most of your skills and experience to build your career. Why Join Frazer-Nash? Our engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work, build lasting client relationships, and develop specialist expertise, while working as part of supportive, collaborative teams.

We value technical excellence, curiosity, and the ability to turn complex analysis into clear, actionable insight.

• Work on varied and meaningful engineering challenges across a wide range of industries
• Apply advanced analysis and modelling techniques to real-world systems
• Take ownership of technical work and contribute directly to client delivery
• Develop your career in a supportive, technically ambitious consultancy environment
• Be part of a collaborative team committed to innovation, professional growth, and high-quality delivery

Why this Role?

As a Fluids and Thermal Engineering Consultant, you will apply your understanding of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to help clients understand system behaviour, assess performance, reduce risk, and make better engineering decisions. You will contribute across the consultancy lifecycle, from technical analysis and modelling through to client engagement, writing bids, project delivery and capability development. Variety of work Our consultants typically work on several projects at once, ranging from short, focused studies to long-term programmes of support.

Expect exposure to different industries, clients, technologies, and technical challenges, helping you broaden your capability while deepening your expertise.

Teamwork and collaboration You will work as part of a supportive group, collaborating with specialists from multiple disciplines. You will be proactive in developing your own skills, seeking advice when needed, and sharing your experience to support the development of colleagues. Taking the lead As you develop, you will manage technical work packages,…