About the Role
Design and develop food manufacturing, pharmaceutical and cleanroom facilities for some of the UK's most ambitious manufacturers.
Working alongside our Pre-Construction, Commercial and Delivery teams, you'll develop factory layouts, production areas, cleanrooms, technical designs and BIM models that help clients expand, relocate and future-proof their operations.
This is a hands-on design role combining Revit/BIM expertise, client interaction, technical problem solving and commercial awareness. You'll take the design project from the concept team, further developing the designs to help shape practical, buildable and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
About Oakley Food Projects
Oakley Food Projects is a specialist design-and-build contractor delivering turnkey 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.
We combine technical expertise with a practical delivery mindset, creating facilities that support our clients' long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop factory layouts, production facilities, cleanrooms, warehouses and support areas using Revit/BIM
- Produce technical drawings, models and design information to support client proposals and pre-construction activities
- Prepare compliant design solutions aligned with building regulations and industry requirements
- Work closely with clients to understand operational requirements and translate them into practical facility designs
- Collaborate with Commercial, Pre-Construction and Operations teams to ensure designs are technically achievable and commercially viable
- Support estimating activities through accurate drawings, quantities and design inputs
- Prepare technical schematics and coordinate with specialist designers including M&E consultants
- Carry out site visits to understand existing facilities, operational constraints and project requirements
- Present design concepts and technical solutions to clients and project stakeholders
- Apply value engineering principles to optimise project outcomes and budgets
- Support project delivery teams by providing technical clarification throughout the project lifecycle
About You
You will be a practical and commercially aware designer who enjoys solving real-world challenges and working directly with clients.
You may currently be working as a:
- Factory Design Engineer
- Industrial Designer
- BIM Designer
- Architectural Technologist
- Revit Designer
- Design Engineer
- Technical Designer
Essential Experience
- Strong Revit/BIM capability
- Experience producing technical design drawings and coordinated models
- Good understanding of building regulations and construction processes
- Experience within industrial, commercial, manufacturing, cleanroom or process-industry environments
- Ability to balance technical quality with programme and commercial requirements
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients and internal stakeholders
Desirable Experience
- Food manufacturing facilities
- Beverage production facilities
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Cleanroom environments
- M&E coordination
- Design-and-build project experience
- Factory expansion or relocation projects
What We Offer
- Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
- Profit share scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Cooked lunches three times per week
- Annual flu vaccination
- Company events and team-building activities
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging manufacturing projects
- Direct involvement with clients and project decision-making
Location
Winnersh, Berkshire (RG41)
This is an office-based role with site visits as required.
Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Winnersh or relocate before starting work.
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnersh RG41 5HU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience coordinating design information with M&E consultants, contractors or specialist suppliers?
- Please briefly describe the most relevant industrial, food, pharmaceutical or cleanroom project you have worked on.
Experience:
- Food Factory, Cleanroom, or Process‑industry Design: 2 years (required)
- Revit/BIM software: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
