Role: Design Engineer – Heat Exchangers
Hybrid working with one of the following primary locations: Derby, Warrington, or Manchester.
Responsibilities
* 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 Design.
* 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.
Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Experience in heat exchanger or similar equipment design, with a 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.
* Demonstrable 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.
Benefits
* Salary: £42,000 – £52,500 (DOE).
* Bonus: Performance related target opportunity of 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 and a one-off payment of £250 for new starters for home office purchases.
Selection Process
Selection will consist of staged interviews. Successful candidates will be required to complete:
* Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Basic financial probity checks
Inclusion & Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is central to our culture, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
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