Refrigeration Design Engineer

WR HVAC | MEP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC company is seeking a Design Engineer for their refrigeration team, offering a senior role with responsibilities including project costing, specification preparation, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid background in refrigeration design and be skilled in technical drawing. This company provides competitive benefits including a negotiable salary of £60,000, company car, and private healthcare. Opportunities for long-term progression are available.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

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 the costing, scoping, and specification of industrial refrigeration projects.
• Work closely with the design team to produce detailed technical drawings and system specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Refrigeration design

Technical drawing

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Design Engineer – Refrigeration

Our client is looking to appoint a Design 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. Projects are nationwide, with a strong concentration in the South.

Key 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).
• 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
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme (after 6 months)