Refrigeration Engineering Lead – Multi‑Site Sustainability

Marks & Spencer Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount across M&S

Holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Extensive training programmes

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

Marks & Spencer plc is seeking a Refrigeration Engineering Manager to own refrigeration specifications across our store estate, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving energy-efficient solutions. You will collaborate with Property, Store Design, Construction and Facilities Management to shape future refrigeration strategies and deliver high‑performing systems.

You will bring a Refrigeration degree, strong multi-site management experience and in‑depth knowledge of F‑Gas and safety

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Refrigeration at degree level or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of refrigeration systems, including design, specification and maintenance requirements.
• Experience in technical management across a multi-site environment, with proven success managing relationships with third‑party suppliers, consultants and contractors.
• Practical knowledge of refrigeration legislation, Health and Safety requirements, statutory compliance, F‑Gas regulations and environmental standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, budget management and communication skills, with the ability to maintain high standards whilst delivering against business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop refrigeration specifications, ensuring they meet business requirements, support Plan A and Carbon Net Zero commitments, and remain compliant with industry standards and regulations.
• Partner with Store Design and key stakeholders to support the technical development of new store concepts and initiatives, ensuring solutions are delivered right first time.
• Identify and lead engineering innovation opportunities that improve sustainability, energy efficiency, operational performance and refrigerant strategy delivery.
• Review and analyse refrigeration equipment performance, identify root cause issues and develop short, medium and long‑term improvement plans with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across Construction, Facilities Management, Procurement, consultants and suppliers, providing technical guidance, carrying out technical reviews and supporting investment and category planning decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Sustainability

Organisation & planning

Communication

Education

Refrigeration degree

Job description

Marks & Spencer plc is seeking a Refrigeration Engineering Manager to own refrigeration specifications across our store estate, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving energy-efficient solutions. You will collaborate with Property, Store Design, Construction and Facilities Management to shape future refrigeration strategies and deliver high‑performing systems.

You will bring a Refrigeration degree, strong multi-site management experience and in‑depth knowledge of F‑Gas and safety