HVAC Design Engineer
We are a growing engineering SME specialising in low‑batch bespoke equipment. This brand‑new role was created through project growth and offers an opportunity to work across the design and development of refrigeration systems.
Key Benefits
* Excellent benefits package – 6.5% pension, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, life insurance and more.
* Well‑rounded Mechanical Design Engineering role within a specialist sector.
Salary & Hours
Salary gauge: circa £45,000. Working days: Mon‑Thu 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–13:00. Overtime paid 1.5× for hours beyond 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 in designing systems in accordance with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
* Practically minded, happy to run tests and retain hands‑on engineering elements.
Working Environment & Opportunities
* Established, stable engineering business operating within a specialist sector.
* Excellent benefits and flexible working hours – early Friday finish.
* Flexible salary rate to match your level of experience.
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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