Industrial Design Engineer

Vibrant Recruits Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Industrial Design Engineer to join a respected company in the industrial refrigeration sector. The role involves managing contract work across Southern England, providing technical guidance, and ensuring safe operations. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise, at least 5 years in the field, and a recognized engineering qualification. Benefits include a company vehicle and private medical insurance, promoting continued training and career development.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in industrial refrigeration/process cooling.
• Experience with quoting and technical support in refrigeration/air conditioning.
• Knowledge of refrigerants including HFCs, NH3, and CO2.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage profitable contract works.
• Provide technical support to clients.
• Design solutions and manage projects from estimation to execution.
• Carry out technical calculations for direct and indirect systems.
• Maintain safety and operational standards across projects.

Skills

Technical knowledge of industrial refrigeration

Project management

Customer-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Flexibility and organization

Education

Recognised Engineering or Building Services qualification

Job description

Industrial Design Engineer

We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and respected business in the industrial refrigeration and process cooling industry, currently looking to recruit a Design and 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 across the South of England, from concept through to completion.

Industrial Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Generate and manage profitable contract works in the refrigeration and process cooling sector
• Provide technical support and guidance to both new and existing clients
• Design solutions and manage projects from estimation through to execution
• 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
• Maintain safety, technical, and operational standards across all projects
• Verify supplier invoices and produce detailed sales invoices
• Support with ad hoc business improvement and change projects

Industrial Design Engineer Ideal Candidate Profile - Were looking for someone who is :

• Technically strong, with hands‑on knowledge of industrial refrigeration and process cooling systems
• Commercially aware, with the ability to price, quote, and deliver profitable projects
• Personable and proactive, confident in a customer‑facing role and capable of managing multiple stakeholders
• Organised and flexible, willing to travel throughout the region and stay overnight when required
• A team player with a positive, can‑do attitude and strong project management skills

Industrial Design Engineer Required Experience & Qualifications

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

Package & Benefits

• 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 and Applications Engineer role with a business that will support you with continued growth!