Refrigeration Design Engineer

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer looking to work on large-scale, technically challenging cooling projects?

Our client is a well-established designer and manufacturer of industrial refrigeration and cooling systems, delivering energy-efficient solutions across food production, cold storage, and industrial process environments. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their engineering team and looking for a talented Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer.

This is a key technical role where you’ll play a vital part in developing innovative, high-performance refrigeration systems used in major industrial projects across the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be involved throughout the design lifecycle, with responsibilities including:

• Designing industrial refrigeration systems including:
• DX CO₂
• Pumped CO₂
• Pumped ammonia
• Glycol/secondary systems
• Chillers and heat pumps
• Carrying out refrigeration load calculations, energy modelling, and system performance analysis
• Producing high-quality engineering documentation including P&IDs, schematics, layout drawings, and equipment schedules
• Selecting and sizing key components such as compressors, heat exchangers, valves, and pipework
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards (EN378, PED, ASHRAE) and internal engineering procedures
• Supporting construction and commissioning documentation
• Contributing to design risk assessments and HAZOP reviews
• Providing technical support during installation, commissioning, and handover
• Conducting site surveys and attending technical meetings when required
• Producing accurate mechanical and refrigeration drawings using AutoCAD

Who We’re Looking For

We’re open to engineers at different stages of their careers. The level of responsibility and salary will reflect your experience.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in industrial refrigeration system design
• A degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (preferred, not essential with strong experience)
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration principles
• Experience producing and interpreting P&IDs
• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• A valid UK driving license

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary: £40,000–£70,000 DOE
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Group income protection & life assurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced engineering team within a company known for delivering robust, energy-efficient refrigeration solutions on high-profile industrial projects.

Interested?

If you’re an Industrial Refrigeration Design Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected manufacturer where your technical input truly matters, we’d love to hear from you

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sittingbourne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English