Refrigeration Engineer - London

My client is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join their Workplace Management Engineering team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical coordinator in the London area.
This off-the-tools management role focuses on overseeing the performance, compliance, and lifecycle management of refrigeration and air conditioning systems across a UK portfolio.
You will act as the technical specialist for chillers, CRAC units, split systems, FCUs, and AHUs, managing maintenance programmes, ensuring regulatory compliance including F-Gas register management, coordinating contractors and specialist service providers, and providing expert technical guidance to site teams and stakeholders.
While primarily supervisory, the role requires hands-on support during emergency breakdowns.
As the Main Point of Contact (MPOC) for all refrigeration and air conditioning matters, you will ensure optimal system performance, planned maintenance delivery, and swift resolution of technical issues.
Key Responsibilities
Provide SME technical oversight for refrigeration and air conditioning systems including chillers, CRAC units, split systems, FCUs, and AHUs
Manage and maintain F-Gas registers in compliance with UK and EU regulations
Ensure all systems meet statutory and environmental standards through compliance audits and leak checks
Oversee planning, scheduling, and delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes
Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality and safety standards are met
Manage lifecycle of refrigeration and air conditioning assets, including repair planning and replacement recommendations
Coordinate and manage specialist contractors and service providers, acting as MPOC
Provide technical support during emergency breakdowns and system commissioning
Maintain comprehensive asset registers, condition assessments, and maintenance histories
Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients, and contractors to communicate progress and resolve issues
Skills
Extensive knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning systems (chillers, CRAC units, split systems, FCUs, AHUs)
Expertise in F-Gas regulations and register management
Strong understanding of statutory compliance and environmental standards
Experience managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes
Proven ability to coordinate and manage contractors and specialist service providers
Technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Asset lifecycle management and repair planning
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to provide hands-on technical support during emergencies
Strong organisational and planning abilities
Software/Tools
CAFM systems (for maintenance scheduling and asset management)
F-Gas register management tools (specific software may vary)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Certifications & Standards
Valid F-Gas certification (essential for overseeing refrigerant handling and compliance)
Relevant refrigeration and air conditioning engineering qualifications
Health and Safety compliance knowledge related to refrigeration systems
Awareness of UK and EU environmental regulations regarding refrigerants
This is a temp to perm role paying £31.25 per hour PAYE + holiday pay or £41.25 per hour Umbrella.
If you deem yourself suitable for this position, please apply Immediately.