Design & Applications Engineer (Ammonia)

Vibrant Recruits Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Design & Applications Engineer for their client in the refrigeration sector. This permanent role involves managing projects from concept to completion, providing technical support, and ensuring profitable outcomes. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years' experience in refrigeration, strong project management skills, and hands-on knowledge of systems. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Continued training and career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the refrigeration/process cooling industry.
• Experience quoting alongside Sales Manager and supporting technical work in refrigeration.
• Knowledge of refrigerants including HFCs, NH₃, and CO₂.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions and manage projects from estimation through to execution.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients.
• Carry out technical calculations for systems.

Skills

Hands-on knowledge of refrigeration systems

Project management skills

Customer-facing skills

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification/experience

Job description

Overview

We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and respected business in the refrigeration and process cooling industry, currently looking to recruit a Design & Applications Engineer to join their regional projects team in the South of the UK.

This is a permanent role, offering the chance to join a forward-thinking company known for technical excellence and long-standing client relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing contract works from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities as Design & Applications Engineer

• Design solutions and manage projects from estimation through to execution in the refrigeration and process cooling sector
• Provide technical support and guidance to both new and existing clients
• Carry out technical calculations, including heat load and pipe sizing for direct and indirect systems
• Allocate subcontract labour and ensure successful technical and financial project outcomes

Ideal Candidate as Design & Applications Engineer

• Technically strong, with hands-on knowledge of refrigeration and process cooling systems
• Commercially aware, with the ability to price, quote, and deliver profitable projects
• Personable, proactive and confident in a customer-facing role alongside Sales Managers
• Organised and flexible, willing to travel throughout the region
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude and strong project management skills

Required Experience & Qualifications as Design & Applications Engineer

• Recognised Engineering qualification/experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within the refrigeration/process cooling industry
• Experience quoting (alongside Sales Manager) and supporting technical work in refrigeration/air conditioning
• Knowledge of DX and pumped fluid systems, and refrigerants including HFCs, NH₃ (Ammonia), and CO₂
• Understanding of modern refrigeration control systems

Package & Benefits

• Salary £54,000 - £64,000
• Company vehicle
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Continued training and career development

Apply now to be considered for this fantastic Design & Applications Engineer role with a business that will support you with continued growth.