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Design Engineer

Prime Appointments
Co77Fd, CO7 7FD, United Kingdom
Last month
£35,000 – £44,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £44,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
20 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Performance-related bonus Role-specific training & development Health screening & wellbeing programmes
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Why apply? Join an established GRP and composites manufacturer of over 110 people as their next Design Engineer, bringing your BIM and CAD skills to a growing order book across rail, utilities, water, and marine infrastructure. This is a role with real project ownership, from concept through to as-built, backed by genuine investment in your technical development and a clear progression pathway, all within a business building sustainable, low-carbon infrastructure that has a lasting impact.

What's on offer

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Role-specific training & development
  • Health screening & wellbeing programmes

The opportunity As the design team expands, we're looking for a hands-on Design Engineer with strong BIM and CAD experience to deliver detailed 2D/3D models and drawings across live infrastructure and installation projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Production, and Engineering teams, taking ownership from concept through to as-built on multiple concurrent projects. BIM is central to this role and will be used daily.

Key responsibilities

  • Produce detailed 2D/3D models and drawings using Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and BIM tools
  • Ensure designs are compliant, constructable, and technically accurate
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical queries and coordinate across projects
  • Attend site visits and produce red-line and as-built drawings
  • Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for

Essential

  • Hands-on BIM experience gained on live engineering or construction projects, academic-only experience will not be sufficient
  • Proficient with CAD tools including Inventor, SolidWorks, and/or AutoCAD
  • Strong structural or installation design knowledge
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate confidently on-site
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Experience with GRP or composite structures
  • Background in civil, structural, or installation design
  • Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. IStructE, ICE, CABE, or equivalent)

If you're a practically minded Design Engineer with solid hands-on BIM and CAD experience and a passion for technical problem-solving in sustainable infrastructure, apply now for this opportunity to join a business at the forefront of UK composites innovation.

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