Project Engineer in Kingston upon Hull

Project Engineer

LOCATION: Hull, East Yorkshire
SALARY: £40,000 – £45,000

Thermoplant are looking for a Design focused Project Engineer to join its growing engineering team, supporting the design and delivery of bespoke HVAC and chiller systems for technically demanding applications.

The Project Engineer opportunity is a varied role combining hands-on mechanical design with project coordination, working closely with customers, manufacturing teams and suppliers to deliver engineered solutions from initial specification through to completion.

The opportunity would suit an engineer with a strong mechanical background who enjoys the technical aspects of design while taking responsibility for the successful delivery of engineering projects.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Work on technically varied HVAC and chiller projects for specialist applications.
• Combine hands-on mechanical design with wider project engineering responsibilities.
• Take ownership of engineering activities from design through to manufacturing and testing.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop your technical and project management experience within a specialist engineering environment.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• A competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000
• 36 hour working week with the option to take1 Friday off per month.
• The opportunity to work on varied, technically challenging engineering projects.
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from design through to manufacturing and commissioning activities.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and technical training.
• The chance to work with UK and international customers on specialist engineering applications.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Support the mechanical design and development of HVAC and chiller systems in line with customer specifications and relevant engineering standards.
• Produce and develop 3D models, detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate engineering activities, managing technical specifications, project schedules and key deliverables.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation and manufacturing work packs.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers to resolve technical queries and ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
• Identify opportunities to improve designs, reduce manufacturing costs and streamline production processes.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Liaise directly with customers, managing technical enquiries and ensuring project requirements are understood and delivered.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Ensure engineering activities meet relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• A minimum HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A technical understanding of HVAC systems, chillers and associated mechanical equipment.
• Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities and working across multidisciplinary project teams.
• A practical, hands-on approach to engineering with the ability to balance design responsibilities and project delivery.

Experience working with specialist or bespoke engineered systems, supporting manufacturing operations or participating in FAT/SAT activities would be particularly beneficial.

WHAT NEXT?

If you’re a mechanically minded, design focused Project Engineer with experience in HVAC or chiller systems, and you’re looking for a role that combines technical design with project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

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