At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical sales support for industrial refrigeration projects and develop innovative solutions.
- Company: Join a leading company in industrial refrigeration with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for career development and mentoring.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic field while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in industrial refrigeration and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
As Lead IREF Sales Support Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within our Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) business, leading technical sales support activities across complex projects. You will partner closely with Sales, Engineering and Delivery teams to develop robust technical solutions, produce competitive proposals and support customers from initial enquiry through to handover. This is a hybrid role with a mix of home working and office presence (Farnborough or Weybridge), with occasional travel as required.
How You Will Do It
- Lead technical bid support for industrial refrigeration projects, ensuring high-quality, compliant proposals
- Develop system concepts, layouts and calculations aligned to customer requirements and industry standards
- Prepare costings, estimates and technical submissions to support sales strategy
- Collaborate with Sales, Project Engineers and clients to define scope and optimise solutions
- Review specifications, drawings and tender documents to identify risks and opportunities
- Support value engineering and solution optimisation to improve competitiveness
- Act as a technical mentor within the sales support team, driving best practice and consistency
- Engage with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and technical input
- Ensure adherence to company procedures, quality standards and HSE requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on Johnson Controls products
- Ongoing training and career development
- Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture
What We Are Looking For
- Required
- Strong experience in industrial refrigeration or HVAC engineering
- Proven background in technical sales support, applications engineering or estimating
- Solid understanding of system design, components and industry standards
- Experience producing technical proposals and cost estimates
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
- Beneficial
- Experience leading or mentoring teams
- Knowledge of ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit or similar design tools
- Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Lead IREF Design Engineer in Manchester employer: Johnson Controls, Inc.
As a Lead IREF Design Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises safety and employee growth. With a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing training opportunities, we empower our team members to excel in their careers while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model in Farnborough or Weybridge. Join us to be part of a culture that values innovation and teamwork, making a meaningful impact in the industrial refrigeration sector.
