Deliver high‑quality CFD and thermo‑fluid analysis to support plant and system design
Apply 3D CFD techniques to analyse internal flows, pressure losses, heat transfer and transient behaviour
Use 1D system modelling to assess hydraulic performance, operating margins and component sizing
Develop, run and document analysis using recognised tools and internal methodologies
Support development of new analysis methods and application of VVUQ techniques
Contribute to validation and benchmarking activities using experimental or test‑rig data
Develop and maintain automated analysis workflows, including pre‑ and post‑processing scripts
Apply robust quality assurance processes to all analysis outputs
Communicate results clearly to design, safety and non‑technical stakeholders
Work collaboratively across disciplines to support an evolving design programme

Strong understanding of applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer
Experience delivering 2D/3D CFD analysis using tools such as ANSYS Fluent, CFX or Star‑CCM+
Experience with pre‑ and post‑processing tools (e.g. SpaceClaim, MATLAB or Python)
Experience with 1D fluid systems analysis (e.g. Siemens Flomaster) is desirable
Familiarity with transient phenomena, turbulence modelling and coupled heat‑transfer problems
Understanding of quality assurance, verification and validation of analysis models
Experience developing or applying analysis methods to support design or safety cases
Ability to scope and plan analysis activities proportionately to requirements
Degree‑qualified (or higher) in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline
Working towards Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) is desirable
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex analysis clearly

Engineer – CFD & Thermofluids

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