Refrigeration Design Engineer
As an HVAC & Refrigeration Design Engineer, you will work across the design and development of refrigeration systems for bespoke equipment in a growing SME that specialises in low-batch projects for specialist sectors.
Salary & Hours
Competitive salary of approximately £45,000. Days based role – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday‑Thursday, and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday. Overtime paid at 1.5× for any hours beyond the basic 37 per week.
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles and thermodynamics
* Experience in the design of HVAC&R or thermofluid systems
* Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow principles
* Experience in product development or system design
* Experience designing systems in accordance with relevant safety and regulatory standards
* Practical mindset, willing to run tests and engage in hands‑on engineering tasks
Benefits & Working Environment
* Excellent benefits package: 6.5% pension, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, life insurance and more
* Stable, specialist engineering business with opportunities for growth
* Flexible salary rate to match experience
* Pro‑active early Friday finish
Responsibilities
* Design and develop refrigeration systems and bespoke engineering equipment
* Produce detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
* Perform thermodynamic calculations and system simulations
* Select appropriate components (compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, refrigerants)
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., PED, CE marking, safety regulations)
* Build and test prototypes, analysing performance and efficiency
Location
Commutable from Nottingham, Beeston, Long Eaton.
Reference: JP-HVACDE
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