CFD Engineer

Location: Winchester, Hampshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £60,000-£90,000 per annum + benefits.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a global engineering consultancy specialising in combustion, emissions reduction, and thermal process optimisation. Working across power generation, biomass, and Energy-from-Waste sectors, they deliver innovative solutions that improve plant performance and support the transition to low-carbon energy.

The Role

We are looking for a talented CFD Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Winchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, real-world energy and industrial projects, using advanced modelling techniques to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality CFD analysis, supporting the design and optimisation of combustion systems, and contributing to cutting-edge decarbonisation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and run CFD simulations for fluid flow, heat transfer, and combustion systems
• Analyse and optimise burner performance, fuel/air mixing, and emissions behaviour
• Interpret simulation results and translate findings into practical engineering solutions
• Support design and development of low-emission combustion technologies
• Produce clear technical reports and present findings to internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers across global projects
• Participate in occasional site visits for data collection and commissioning support

About You

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering (MEng/MSc/PhD)
• Experience using CFD software (e.g. ANSYS Fluent or similar)
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
• Ability to analyse complex problems and communicate technical findings clearly

Desirable:

• Experience in combustion or thermal systems
• Background in power generation, biomass, or Energy-from-Waste
• Knowledge of turbulence modelling, radiation, or chemical kinetics
• Programming/scripting skills (e.g. Python)

What We Offer

• Hybrid working (Winchester office + remote flexibility)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on global, high-impact energy projects
• Exposure to innovative decarbonisation technologies
• Ongoing professional development and career progression

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a specialist team solving complex engineering challenges that make a real difference. This is a chance to apply your CFD expertise to meaningful projects in the energy transition, while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about CFD and want to work on impactful engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you.