Mechanical Design Project Engineer
AVK
Mechanical Design Project Engineer
AVK
Designs and delivers data-centre power solutions
AVK · Maidenhead, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-23
Salary: GBP 50,000–60,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Operations - Design
Due to expansion and growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Project Engineer to join our Engineering Team in Maidenhead, Berkshire or London office location in Barbican.
AVK are the UK's leading provider of critical power systems and maintenance that guarantee your power. For over 30 years we've been supplying UPS systems and standby diesel generators providing our clients with reliable back-up power solutions for their mission critical services & systems.
AVK specialise in all aspects of the design, planning, implementation and on-going maintenance of critical power systems. We provide solutions for standard or bespoke applications, with UPS systems ranging in size from 1kVA to 1.6MVA to standby diesel generation ranging in size from 5kW up to 4MVA and covering all project sizes from £1k up to £30m. Our extensive and growing client base reflects our highly regarded reputation for both quality and service.
As a Mechanical Design Project Engineer, you will provide up front technical support to the sales department on the specification and design of Generator/UPS systems. Assisting in the preparation of technical proposals. Focussing on mechanical packages. You will be required to develop design documentation in line with project requirements and timescales.
As the suitable candidate you will need to have an HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with up to 5 years’ experience working on mechanical projects as a Mechanical Designer and or Mechanical Projects Engineer.
This position requires frequent travel to client sites and supplier premises throughout the UK mainly London and surrounding area and some overseas. In return we offer exciting prospects, a generous benefits package including BUPA.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop mechanical systems using LabView software
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and specifications for system design
AVK|SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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AVK provides end-to-end power solutions for data centres, AI infrastructure, and other large organisations in the UK and Europe, covering design, planning, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Its offerings combine engineering design, scalable power distribution, and integration with cooling and facility systems to ensure reliable energy support for heavy data workloads. AVK differentiates itself by being the region’s largest and fastest-growing supplier with a wide geographic footprint and cross-disciplinary teams that deliver complex projects end-to-end. Its goal is to power tomorrow’s data by helping clients meet power needs while advancing their sustainability objectives through sustainable energy solutions.
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