Senior Design Engineer
Hartlepool
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
A specialist manufacturer delivering advanced refrigeration, chilled water, and HVAC systems for technically demanding applications. The business designs and delivers bespoke chilled water plants, refrigeration packages, and fully integrated cooling systems, taking projects from initial concept and system design through manufacturing, testing, and commissioning. This is a senior technical position offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex refrigeration engineering projects and influence the development of high-performance cooling solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of refrigeration and chilled water systems from initial concept through to commissioning
- Act as the technical authority for thermodynamic design, component selection, system integration, and performance optimisation
- Produce and review calculations, P&IDs, specifications, technical documentation, and design reports
- Provide engineering governance throughout the full project lifecycle and commissioning
- Support sales and commercial teams with technical input for bids, proposals, customer discussions, and solution development
- Work closely with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the refrigeration discipline
Package:
- £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
- 25 days annual leave +
Senior Design Engineer in Darlington employer: WR HVAC
As a Senior Design Engineer at our Hartlepool facility, you'll join a leading specialist manufacturer renowned for its innovative refrigeration and HVAC solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous professional development and offers clear career progression paths, alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme. This role not only allows you to take ownership of complex projects but also provides the unique opportunity to mentor junior engineers, making a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.
