Senior Project Engineer

LOCATION: Hull, East Yorkshire
SALARY: £50,000 – £55,000

Thermoplant are looking for Mechanical Design focused Senior Project Engineers to join its engineering team, taking a leading role in the design and delivery of bespoke HVAC and chiller systems for technically demanding applications.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on mechanical design with technical leadership and project management, overseeing engineering activities from initial specification through to manufacturing, testing and delivery.

The role would suit someone with a strong mechanical engineering background who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects, mentoring other engineers and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Take a leading role in the design and delivery of specialist HVAC and chiller systems.
• Combine hands-on mechanical design with technical leadership and project ownership.
• Lead and mentor engineers within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Take responsibility for project milestones, budgets and technical deliverables.
• Work closely with UK and international customers on technically challenging engineering projects.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead the mechanical design and development of HVAC and chiller systems in accordance with customer specifications and relevant UK and international standards.
• Produce and review 3D models, detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering activities, allocating tasks and mentoring Project Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, implement and maintain project plans, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Take ownership of project budgets, cost control, contractual variations and commercial considerations.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and optimise designs for cost-effective production.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Act as a key technical contact for customers, managing expectations and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with relevant quality and safety standards.
• Review engineering work produced by colleagues, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance before formal approval.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, chillers and associated mechanical equipment.
• Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
• Previous experience in a Project Engineering role within the HVAC industry.
• Strong commercial awareness, including project budgets, contractual requirements and cost control.
• Experience leading engineering activities, mentoring colleagues or coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• The ability to interpret complex engineering specifications and translate them into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to engineering, with the ability to balance technical design responsibilities and wider project delivery.

Experience delivering bespoke engineered systems, managing technical relationships with customers and overseeing FAT/SAT activities would be particularly beneficial.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• A competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000
• 36 hour working week with the option to take1 Friday off per month.
• The option to build up extra annual leave by working additional hours.
• The opportunity to lead technically challenging engineering projects.
• A senior position combining technical design, project ownership and leadership responsibilities.
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial design through to manufacturing and testing.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and technical training.
• The chance to work with UK and international customers on specialist engineering applications.

WHAT NEXT?

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Design focused Project Engineer with a strong mechanical design background and experience in HVAC or chiller systems, looking to take greater ownership of projects and lead engineering teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Call Tom on [phone removed] for a confidential discussion and further information about the opportunity.

This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney – all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner.

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