Job title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Cooling & HVAC
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role
Salary: Circa £55,000 dependent on experience

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Essential:

• Extensive experience in the design and development of cooling, ventilation, Or HVAC systems, preferably within complex, safety-critical industries such as maritime, aerospace, defence, nuclear, or oil & gas
• Strong understanding of systems and equipment involving thermodynamics, fluid dynamics (compressible and incompressible flow), heat transfer, as well as components such as fans, pumps, and environmental control systems
• Proven track record in delivering systems across the full engineering lifecycle – from concept design through to commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership ability, evidenced through technical direction, mentoring, or ownership of key projects or work packages

Desirable:

• Prior experience in submarine or naval vessel design
• Familiarity with relevant engineering standards, such as ASME, BS EN, Def-Stan, or MOD-specific requirements
• Understanding of platform-level cooling considerations, including noise reduction, shock resistance, and survivability
• Experience engaging with suppliers and stakeholders on environmental or thermal control system requirements and specifications

• Lead the design and development of Cooling and HVAC systems, subsystems and equipment for the next generation of Royal Navy Submarines
• Perform functional design tasks, including system modelling, analysis, and validation
• Promote robust engineering governance by conducting peer and design reviews

The role offers flexibility to align with your expertise and career goals, with opportunities to focus on:

• Technical Leadership – Take ownership of design solutions and provide technical guidance to engineering teams
• People Leadership – Manage small teams and support the growth of development of engineers
• Specialist Technical Delivery – Specialise in detailed analysis, performance optimisation, and system integration of Cooling and HVAC systems