Heat Pump Applications Engineer - Industrial Decarbonisation

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Futraheat, an ambitious cleantech company, is seeking an experienced Heat Pump Applications Engineer to drive high-temperature heat pump solutions for industrial use in the UK and internationally. The role combines technical leadership with customer-facing responsibilities in a scaling business.

You will analyse applications, lead design and modelling, and collaborate with partners to deliver practical, compliant systems across projects from assessment to operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' relevant engineering experience in heat pumps, refrigeration, HVAC, industrial processes or a related field.
• Strong systems engineering, modelling and analytical capability.
• Experience working with customers or industrial partners.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for industrial high-temperature heat pump applications.
• Assess industrial applications from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Lead the specification, analysis, modelling and systems design of high-temperature heat pump solutions.
• Work directly with industrial partners and customers to understand processes, define requirements and develop practical solutions.
• Translate application requirements into clear specifications and control requirements for the wider engineering team.
• Apply knowledge of industrial processes, refrigeration, HVAC, heat pumps and process engineering to solve complex challenges.
• Support the commissioning, testing and deployment of new products at industrial sites.
• Produce clear engineering documentation, technical reports and presentations.
• Consider relevant regulatory, safety and compliance requirements.
• Work collaboratively across the wider engineering team as the technology develops into mature products.

Skills

Systems engineering

Modelling

Analytical ability

Communication

Technical reporting

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Process/Chemical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Futraheat, an ambitious cleantech company, is seeking an experienced Heat Pump Applications Engineer to drive high-temperature heat pump solutions for industrial use in the UK and internationally. The role combines technical leadership with customer-facing responsibilities in a scaling business.

You will analyse applications, lead design and modelling, and collaborate with partners to deliver practical, compliant systems across projects from assessment to operation.