Mechanical Engineer

KES Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

KES Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering expertise across modular plantroom and offsite manufacturing projects. You will contribute from design through to installation, collaborating with BIM, Design, Manufacturing and Project teams to ensure compliant, well-coordinated systems for offsite manufacture.

The role involves developing layouts, coordinating piping, supporting 3D models, and assisting with technical procurement and fabrication readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards accreditation desirable.
• Experience with modular/offsite manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review mechanical designs for modular plantroom projects.
• Produce and review mechanical layouts, schematics, P&IDs and drawings.
• Coordinate chilled water and related systems across projects.
• Review equipment selections (pumps, heat exchangers, valves).
• Develop pipework layouts with proper routing and maintenance access.
• Support BIM coordinators for fully coordinated 3D models.
• Ensure designs consider fabrication, lifting, transport and installation requirements.
• Assist with technical procurement and project handover.

Skills

Chilled water systems

Pumps & heat exchangers

P&IDs & schematics

BIM and 3D design

DfMA

Design for Manufacture and Assembly

Mechanical testing & commissioning

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

HND/HNC in Building Services or related

Chartered engineer status desirable

Tools

P&ID software (e.g., AutoCAD P&ID)

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for providing mechanical engineering expertise across KES Group's modular plantroom and offsite manufacturing projects. The role will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from design development and technical coordination through to manufacturing, assembly, testing, delivery and site installation. The successful candidate will work closely with BIM, Design, Manufacturing, Procurement and Project teams to ensure mechanical systems are technically sound, coordinated, compliant and suitable for offsite manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review mechanical designs for modular plantroom projects.
• Produce and review mechanical layouts, schematics, P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Design and coordinate chilled water and associated mechanical systems.
• Review equipment selections including pumps, heat exchangers, valves and associated components.
• Develop pipework layouts and ensure appropriate routing, access and maintenance provisions.
• Undertake engineering calculations where required.
• Review pipe sizing, pressure drops, flow rates and system requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, specifications and project requirements.
• Work closely with BIM Co-ordinators to develop fully coordinated 3D models.
• Ensure designs consider fabrication, assembly, lifting, transportation and installation requirements.
• Review equipment and supplier technical submissions.
• Assist with technical procurement and equipment selection.
• Prepare and review technical submittals.
• Respond to RFIs and technical queries.
  
• Assist with design reviews and coordination meetings.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Assist with resolving technical issues during manufacturing.
• Support factory testing, pressure testing and quality inspections.
• Assist Project Managers with technical aspects of project delivery.
• Review as-built information and assist with project handover documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, standardisation and manufacturability.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical accuracy of mechanical designs.
• Compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Effective design coordination.
• Designs suitable for offsite manufacture and assembly.
• Timely resolution of technical issues.
• Support for manufacturing and project delivery teams.
• Reduction of design-related rework and site issues.

Required Experience

• Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical services and pipework systems.
• Experience in commercial, industrial or data-centre projects desirable.
• Experience with chilled water systems advantageous.
  
• Experience with modular or offsite manufacturing highly advantageous.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.

Technical Skills / Knowledge

• Chilled water systems.
• Large-bore pipework.
• Pumps and heat exchangers.
• Pressure systems.
• Pipe supports.
• Valves and mechanical equipment.
• P&IDs and schematics.
• Mechanical testing and commissioning.
• BIM and coordinated 3D design.
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards professional accreditation desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Strong technical ability.
• Practical and commercially aware approach to engineering.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.

Benefits

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person