Senior Mechanical Engineer - Climate Systems
CT19 has partnered exclusively with an innovative, mission-driven climate technology company that is developing advanced decarbonisation solutions aimed at reducing emissions across energy and industrial applications.
Due to successful growth, the team is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their core engineering team and play a key role in taking complex thermodynamic systems from concept through to prototype and early commercial deployment.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working at the intersection of modelling, design, and real-world engineering delivery.
Senior Mechanical Engineer:
As a senior member of the engineering team, you will contribute to the design, optimisation, and validation of mechanical and thermal systems across a portfolio of low-carbon technologies.
You will take ownership of key subsystems and work packages, supporting projects through detailed design, build, testing, and demonstration phases. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams as well as external partners and suppliers.
Senior Mechanical Engineer responsibilities
* Lead the design and optimisation of mechanical and thermodynamic subsystems
* Translate modelling outputs into practical, buildable solutions
* Apply first principles engineering to improve system efficiency and performance
* Support projects through detailed design, procurement, build, and commissioning
* Take technical ownership of defined work packages
* Ensure systems perform reliably in real-world operating environments
* Contribute to experimental planning, instrumentation, and validation campaigns
* Contribute to early-stage concepts through modelling and feasibility work
* Work closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and commercial teams
* Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior engineers
* Contribute to a delivery-focused, collaborative engineering culture
Senior Mechanical Engineer requirements
Essential
* Degree level qualification (ideally PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.
* Strong background in thermodynamics and system modelling
* Proven experience delivering hardware from design through testing
* Hands-on experience with prototyping and validation
* CAD proficiency
* Excellent communication skills and a delivery-oriented mindset
* Experience supporting pilot or demonstration-scale projects – highly desirable.
* Familiarity with multidisciplinary engineering environments – highly desirable.
On offer is an excellent opportunity to work on FOAK climate technology projects along with:
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Equity participation
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Generous annual leave
* Pension and benefits package
Location
Norwich based – hybrid (2/3 days per week in office)