Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related discipline).

Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in an R&D, product development or test environment.

Demonstrable heat pump knowledge - you understand how heat pumps work, their operating envelopes, and how the hydraulic system around them behaves (flow, temperature, ΔT, defrost, modulation, etc.).

Strong hands-on experience - this is the most important requirement. You can build, plumb, commission and fault-find systems yourself, not just specify them. Practical plumbing and pipework skills are essential.

Experience working with hydraulic systems - pumps, valves, heat exchangers, tanks, pipework and the behaviour of water-side circuits.

Comfortable instrumenting rigs and interpreting test data to draw engineering conclusions.

CAD proficiency for designing rig components and prototype parts.

Able to work independently and using own initiative on-site in Slough and move quickly in a fast-paced R&D environment.