Required Skills
Health & Safety
CDM Regulations
Problem-Solving
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Inventor
General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
Fabrication Drawings
Site Measurement
Large Assemblies
Collaboration
Project Coordination
Job Summary
An experienced Design Engineer is required to join a well-established company specialising in the design, repair, replacement, and installation of equipment and full plant systems for the aggregates, recycling or similar sectors across the UK. This is a key role within the workshop production team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from site measurements through to design, modelling, and fabrication drawings
Experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks (with PDM) or Inventor
Experience working in heavy construction or bulk handling industries (aggregates, recycling, etc.)
Strong understanding of CDM regulations and design standards
Proven ability to take accurate site measurements for large-scale projects
Ability to convert AutoCAD designs into 3D models
Comfortable working with large assemblies
Degree/HND/HNC in Engineering (or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence (clean)
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the design phase of projects, from initial site measurements to fabrication drawings and procurement
- Produce GA (General Arrangement) and fabrication drawings in line with client requirements and regulatory standards.
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, British & European design standards, and relevant safety protocols
- Work closely with customers, Operations Managers, and key stakeholders to define project scopes and deliverables
- Oversee the checking and approval process for design deliverables
- Prepare cost estimates and quotations for project work
- Consider health & safety, quality, and environmental factors throughout the design and installation process
- Support project installations by being on-call for customers and fitters when required.
Job Benefits
- 40-hour workweek (Monday – Friday) with occasional weekends
- Hybrid working – 1 to 2 days a week at Head Office
- Travel to job sites as required
- On-call support during project installations
- Competitive salary: £50,000 - £100,000 (DOE)
