Title: Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Consultant
Salary: £36,000 to £46,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Bristol or Glasgow
Working pattern: Flexible hybrid – office and work from home
Closing date: 21st June 2026
About the Role
A Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Consultant will apply fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles to help clients understand system behaviour, assess performance, reduce risk and support decision‑making across the consultancy lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse and understand fluid flow, heat transfer and thermal performance across a variety of engineering systems and contexts, assessing operating margins, constraints and sensitivities.
* Use appropriate analytical, numerical and modelling approaches, including hand calculations, system models and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), to explain physical behaviour and provide clear recommendations.
* Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to design new systems or modify existing plant, reducing risks and supporting successful project delivery.
* Prepare crisp, focused technical reports, presentations, proposals and other client‑facing deliverables.
* Engage with new and existing clients to understand their challenges and tailor Frazer‑Nash capability to develop effective solutions.
What We’re Looking For
Technical experience
* Strong understanding of practical fluid dynamics, heat transfer or thermofluid mechanics, built on a Master’s degree, PhD or equivalent relevant experience.
* Ability to interpret, validate and clearly explain complex analysis and modelling outputs.
* Experience applying detailed modelling approaches such as CFD or 1D modelling tools (e.g. Fluent, Star‑CCM+, Flomaster, Amesim).
Understanding of engineering design, risk reduction and practical delivery constraints.
Personal and consultancy skills
* Strong communication skills and a practical, client‑focused mindset, with the ability to engage through meetings, presentations, technical discussions and written reports.
* A collaborative approach, confidence working in multidisciplinary teams and across different technical domains.
* Interest in contributing to business development, proposal writing, long‑term client relationships and managing small work packages to time, quality and cost.
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
* 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
* Flexible working options.
* Enhanced parental benefits.
* Company pension scheme.
* Targeted professional development.
* Life assurance.
* Private healthcare membership.
* Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
* Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
* Support in attaining professional membership.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Season rail ticket loan.
Legal / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Frazer‑Nash is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or background.
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