Refrigeration Systems Designer

• Office or home-based
• Salary £45 - £50k + excellent benefits
• Full-time permanent (Mon-Fri)
• Career development

Role Summary

Working for an international leader ofinnovativerefrigerationsolutions,servingsupermarkets,conveniencestores,andthefoodretail sector.With a strong focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, we help businesses optimise their refrigeration systems for maximum performance.

WeareseekingaRefrigerationSystemsDesignerto supportthedesign,development,andoptimisationofrefrigeration systemsand layouts for commercial applications. This role will work closely with sales, project management, and technical teams to provide engineering expertise, ensuring our solutions meet customer requirements, industry standards, and energy efficiency targets.

• Developdetailedrefrigerationsystemdesigns,layouts,andschematicsusingAutoCAD,SolidWorks,orsimilardesignsoftware.
• Selectandspecifyrefrigerationcomponents,includingcompressors,condensers,evaporators,andcontrols.
• Designenergy-efficientandsustainablerefrigerationsolutions,ensuringcompliancewithregulatorystandards.
• Providethermalloadcalculations,pipeworksizingfordirectexpansionrefrigerationsystems(Co2)andsemi-plugin(waterloop) hydraulic calculations, and airflow analysis to optimise system performance.

• Workcloselywithsales,projectmanagers,andinstallationteamstoprovidetechnicalexpertiseandsupport.
• Assistinthedevelopmentofnewrefrigerationtechnologiesandsysteminnovations.
• Conductfeasibilitystudiesandassesssiterequirementstodeterminethebestsystemconfigurations.
• EnsurealldesignscomplywithF-Gasregulations,HACCPguidelines,andenergyefficiencyrequirements.

• Supportcustomerconsultations,technicalpresentations,andproposaldevelopment.
• Assistintheevaluationofnewproducts,technologies,andrefrigerantstoenhancesystemperformance.
• Providetechnicaldocumentation,manuals,andtrainingmaterialsforcustomersandinternalteams.
• Creationofprojectdocumentation(drawingpipesystem,PIDDiagrams,cablelists,heating&coolingloadcalcs)

Remuneration

• Salary circa £45k - £50K
• Pension
• Laptop,mobilephone,iPad,andhomeofficefurniturewillbeprovided
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Training support will be given as required including professional qualifications if deemed necessary (and in accordance with group policies).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in refrigeration system design, commercial cooling, or HVAC engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) for designing system layouts.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, and energy efficiency principles.
• Understanding of F-Gas regulations, natural refrigerants, and sustainable refrigeration solutions.
• Ability to analyse technical data, perform calculations, and optimize system designs.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.