Location: Winnersh, Berkshire (RG41)
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Design the mechanical systems that power food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and industrial facilities across the UK.
Working alongside our Pre-Construction, Commercial and Delivery teams, you'll develop HVAC, water, drainage, compressed air, refrigeration and utility designs for factory expansion, refurbishment and relocation projects. This is a hands-on role combining Revit/BIM expertise, engineering judgement and practical project delivery experience.
You'll play a key role in developing designs handed over from the concept design team. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your designs have a direct impact on the success of the project and the performance of the finished facility.
About Oakley Food Projects
Oakley Food Projects is a specialist design-and-build contractor delivering food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across the UK.
Since 2012, we have helped manufacturers expand, relocate and modernise their operations through a fully integrated service covering design, pre-construction, construction, commissioning and handover.
As a family-owned business, we combine technical expertise with a practical delivery mindset, creating facilities that support our clients' long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and specify mechanical systems for food factory, pharmaceutical and industrial fit-out projects
- Produce detailed drawings, layouts and coordinated models using Revit/BIM
- Design and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, drainage, compressed air, refrigeration and utility systems
- Prepare technical design information to support pre-construction, estimating and project delivery activities
- Develop practical, compliant and buildable mechanical solutions aligned with project objectives
- Coordinate designs with internal teams, consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers
- Prepare technical schematics and design documentation in accordance with industry standards and building regulations
- Support client meetings, site surveys and technical reviews
- Apply value engineering principles to optimise project costs and performance
- Provide technical support and design clarification throughout project delivery
- Ensure designs are safe, functional and commercially viable
About You
You will be a practical and commercially aware mechanical designer or engineer who enjoys solving real-world challenges and working closely with project teams and clients.
You may currently be working as a:
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Mechanical Building Services Engineer
- Industrial Mechanical Designer
- MEP Design Engineer
- Revit MEP Designer
- HVAC Design Engineer
- Building Services Designer
- Mechanical Project Engineer with design responsibilities
Essential Experience
- Strong mechanical design experience within industrial, manufacturing, commercial or construction environments
- Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based design workflows
- Experience producing detailed mechanical drawings, layouts and coordinated models
- Sound understanding of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and mechanical building services
- Good understanding of construction processes and building regulations
- Ability to coordinate with consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and technical accuracy
Desirable Experience
- Food manufacturing facilities
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Cleanroom environments
- Refrigeration and cold room systems
- Compressed air systems
- Process utilities
- Design-and-build project experience
- Factory expansion or relocation projects
- M&E coordination
What We Offer
- Salary £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
- Growth by Sharing quarterly bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare with family bolt-on options
- Increasing holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Team breakfast and lunches provided throughout the week
- Catered kitchen facilities within a friendly office environment
- Employee of the Month rewards
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging industrial projects
- Direct involvement with clients and project decision-making
Location & Working Pattern
This is an office-based role located in Winnersh, Berkshire (RG41), with occasional site visits as required.
Working hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Winnersh or plan to relocate before starting work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnersh RG41 5HU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Which mechanical systems have you designed or coordinated?
- Do you have experience producing mechanical drawings in Revit or Revit MEP?
- Please briefly describe the most relevant mechanical design project you have worked on.
Experience:
- Mechanical design: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
