Projects Engineer - Refrigeration

WR HVAC; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in refrigeration design. The role involves supporting the design team with costing, scoping, and specifications for industrial projects while working closely with project managers and stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in refrigeration engineering, be able to read technical drawings, and possess good commercial awareness. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and excellent benefits such as private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary of £60,000, negotiable

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme after 6 months

Qualifications

• Strong background in refrigeration design or large-scale refrigeration/HVAC engineering.
• Confident in reading and producing technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to cost jobs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support the design department with costing and specification of refrigeration projects.
• Work closely with the design team to produce detailed technical drawings.
• Assist in preparing tender and quotation documentation.

Skills

Refrigeration design

HVAC engineering

Technical drawing

Stakeholder management

Costing and feasibility assessment

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Engineer - Refrigeration

Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Project Engineer to strengthen their refrigeration design and pre-construction function. This vacancy has arisen due to an upcoming retirement, offering a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential role with long-term progression. The position focuses on supporting the design department with the costing, scoping and specification of industrial refrigeration projects. Once the pre-construction phase is completed, projects are handed over to a dedicated Project Manager, with continued input from the technical and costing teams throughout the delivery process. Most projects are nationwide, with a strong concentration in the South.

Responsibilities

• Support the design department with the costing, scoping and specification of industrial refrigeration projects.
• Prepare initial specifications, assess requirements and compile accurate design briefs.
• Work closely with the design team to produce detailed technical drawings and system specifications.
• Assist in preparing tender and quotation documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure designed solutions are compliant, deliverable and commercially viable.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure design packages meet industry standards, safety requirements and best practices.
• Support commissioning documentation and handover packages, including O&M manuals and compliance information.
• Offer technical input during project execution when required, liaising with site teams and providing design clarification.

Requirements

• Strong background in refrigeration design or large-scale refrigeration / HVAC engineering.
• Solid understanding of refrigeration principles, components and refrigerants (HFC / CO2 / Ammonia advantageous).
• Confident in reading and producing technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to cost jobs accurately and assess feasibility.
• Strong communication, documentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Vehicle: Electric or hybrid company car, or car allowance + fuel card
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme (after 6 months)