Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Renewable Thermal Systems)
Location
bristol, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Engineering
Posted
June 20, 2026
Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Renewable Thermal Systems)
Location: Bristol/ Hybrid
Salary: GBP65,000 – GBP80,000
We are looking for a specialist Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the transition from fossil fuel combustion to Large–Scale Heat Pump Technology. You will be responsible for the physics of the system ensuring that high–capacity heat pumps are integrated into hydronic circuits that actually deliver on their efficiency promises.
Core Technology Focus
1. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
- Cascade Systems: Designing multi–unit ASHP arrays for commercial peak loads.
- Defrost & Ambient Logic: Managing acoustic mitigation, airflow requirements, and defrost cycle impacts on system continuity.
- Bivalent Integration: Designing systems that integrate ASHPs with existing LTHW or backup heat sources.