Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Oakley Food Projects is a family‑owned business dedicated to being a reliable partner for food and beverage manufacturers. We specialise in the turnkey design, build, and fit‑out of production, clean room, and temperature‑controlled facilities. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued.

As a key member of our innovative and rapidly growing team, you will be responsible for the mechanical design and specification of fit‑out projects by producing detailed technical mechanical drawing plans. You will join the internal design team in our open‑planned office and play a crucial role in the company’s future growth.

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• Design and specify fit‑out projects, producing technical drawings for HVAC, water, plumbing and drainage, compressed air systems, refrigeration and cold rooms.
  
• Work systematically to meet strict deadlines and fulfil clients’ expectations, collaborating cross‑functionally with Pre‑Construction and Operations teams.
  
• Coordinate packages and produce high‑level drawings that are functional, safe and comply with Building Regulations.
  
• Follow specifications and calculations to produce technical drawings for food factories and staff facilities.
  
• Communicate and work with mechanical contractors to develop designs.
  
• Consider build costs when designing and look to value‑engineer where possible.
  
• Ensure final designs comply with commercial building regulations.
  
• Use specialist BIM (Revit) software and other resources to design required systems.
  

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• Proficiency in Revit.
  
• Experience creating detailed schematics and drawings within the commercial industry.
  
• Impeccable attention to detail and solid knowledge of the discipline.
  
• Knowledge of construction processes and how they relate to technical design.
  
• Strong problem‑solving skills and meticulous design implementation.
  

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• Growth through a quarterly bonus scheme.
  
• Company pension scheme.
  
• Private healthcare with optional family add‑ons.
  
• Increasing holiday entitlement based on length of service.
  
• Learning and development opportunities.
  
• Team breakfast and lunch provided throughout the week.
  
• A catered kitchen within a friendly office environment.
  
• Quarterly team events and days out.
  
• Employee of the month rewards.
  

Office based in Winnersh RG41 5HU.

39 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8am‑5pm, Friday 8am‑4pm.

£60,000+ per annum depending on experience.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction