Refrigeration Systems Designer Office or home-based Salary £45 - £50k excellent benefits Full-time permanent (Mon–Fri) Career development Role Summary Working for an international leader of innovative refrigeration solutions, serving supermarkets, convenience stores, and the food retail sector. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, we help businesses optimise their refrigeration systems for maximum performance. Role We are seeking a Refrigeration Systems Designer to support the design, development, and optimisation of refrigeration systems and layouts for commercial applications. This role will work closely with sales, project management, and technical teams to provide engineering expertise, ensuring our solutions meet customer requirements, industry standards, and energy efficiency targets. Refrigeration System Design & Engineering Develop detailed refrigeration system designs, layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design software. Select and specify refrigeration components, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and controls. Design energy-efficient and sustainable refrigeration solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Provide thermal load calculations, pipework sizing for direct expansion refrigeration systems (Co2) and semi-plug in (waterloop) hydraulic calculations, and airflow analysis to optimise system performance. Technical Support & Collaboration Work closely with sales, project managers, and installation teams to provide technical expertise and support. Assist in the development of new refrigeration technologies and system innovations. Conduct feasibility studies and assess site requirements to determine the best system configurations. Ensure all designs comply with F-Gas regulations, HACCP guidelines, and energy efficiency requirements. Project & Customer Engagement Support customer consultations, technical presentations, and proposal development. Assist in the evaluation of new products, technologies, and refrigerants to enhance system performance. Provide technical documentation, manuals, and training materials for customers and internal teams. Creation of project documentation (drawing pipe system, PID Diagrams, cable lists, heating & cooling load calcs) Remuneration Salary circa £45k - £50K Pension Laptop, mobile phone, iPad, and home office furniture will be provided 25 days holiday bank holidays Career development opportunities Training support will be given as required including professional qualifications if deemed necessary (and in accordance with group policies). Required Qualifications & Experience Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or a related field. 2 years’ experience in refrigeration system design, commercial cooling, or HVAC engineering. Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) for designing system layouts. Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, and energy efficiency principles. Understanding of F-Gas regulations, natural refrigerants, and sustainable refrigeration solutions. Ability to analyse technical data, perform calculations, and optimize system designs. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills