Senior Solution Design Engineer - Energy

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Kent
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£80,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Energy Systems Design HVAC Heat Pumps Mechanical Engineering AutoCAD Energy Audits

FULL DESCRIPTION

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Salary: Up to £65,000 with a total package up to £80,000 (Annual Bonus, Company Car/allowance) plus pension

Location: Home based with travel to [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] sites

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

Job Details

As a Senior Solution Design Engineer, you will deliver conceptual and detailed design for energy systems including District Heating Networks, Energy Centres, HVAC, LTHW, Chilled Water, Heat Pumps (Air/Water/Geothermal Source), Low Carbon Heat Networks, Steam, and CHP.

What we can offer you;

  • Access to our company pension scheme
  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  • 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

  • Design diverse energy systems including district heating, energy centres, HVAC, heat pumps, CHP, and low-carbon networks.
  • Conduct energy audits, identify efficiency improvements, and deploy innovative technologies to achieve net-zero targets.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering mechanical designs, P&IDs, plant specifications, and integrated engineering solutions.
  • Drive business development as Technical Lead from concept through proposal submission to construction handover.
  • Deliver compelling client presentations showcasing technical capabilities and innovative solutions to complex challenges.
  • Develop tender packages, manage approvals, and make critical decisions on project viability.
  • Partner with clients to create resilient energy solutions delivering carbon reduction and cost savings across project lifecycles.
  • Build strategic supplier relationships, manage project risks, and ensure robust contractual protection with partners.
  • Champion innovation and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and creative problem-solving.

What we're looking for;

  • Educated to degree level within Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience designing energy systems.
  • Experience working within the energy industry.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering teamwork and engaging constructively with clients.
  • Familiarity with large-scale thermal generating plants such as large shell & tube boilers and CHP engines is essential.
  • Experience with Heat Pump systems and renewables.
  • AutoCAD experience.
  • UK Driving Licence.

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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