Refrigeration Design Engineer

WR HVAC | MEP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC consulting firm is seeking a Design Engineer – Refrigeration in Leeds. This senior role supports the design department in the costing and specification of industrial refrigeration projects, offering long-term progression and influence. The ideal candidate has a strong refrigeration design background, can produce technical drawings, and possesses excellent stakeholder management skills. The package includes a negotiable salary of £60,000 along with other benefits such as a company car or allowance, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Electric or hybrid company car

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 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, ability to cost jobs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support the design department with costing and scoping of refrigeration projects.
• Prepare specifications, assess requirements, and compile accurate design briefs.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and system specifications.
• Assist in preparing tender and quotation documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers and suppliers for compliance.

Skills

Refrigeration design

Commercial awareness

Technical drawings

Stakeholder management

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)