Design & Project Engineer

Surrey | Permanent | Office-Based with Site Visits

The Opportunity

An established engineering business is seeking a Design & Project Engineer to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys more than just CAD design. The successful candidate will be involved throughout the lifecycle of bespoke engineering projects, combining design work with site visits, technical coordination and project support from initial concept through to installation.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, collaborating closely with clients, suppliers, manufacturers and installation teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Develop concept designs into practical manufacturing and installation drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and gather dimensional information for project development.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and installation teams throughout project delivery.
• Support project planning, technical coordination and installation activities.
• Prepare bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Update drawings and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and suitable for installation.

What We're Looking For

We are interested in speaking with engineers who enjoy taking ownership of projects and can combine technical design skills with strong communication and organisational abilities.

Ideal backgrounds may include:

• Design Engineer
• CAD Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Technical Engineer
• Project Engineer

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience producing engineering drawings for manufacture, fabrication, construction or installation projects.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and practical installation requirements.
• Ability to conduct site surveys and take accurate measurements.
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with clients and contractors.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience within fabrication, sheet metal, construction, mechanical engineering or specialist engineering environments.
• Exposure to project management or project coordination responsibilities.
• Experience attending site meetings and supporting installation activities.
• Knowledge of Revit or BIM software.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

This role would suit someone who enjoys seeing projects through from design to completion. The successful candidate will be comfortable creating detailed design drawings while also building relationships with clients, conducting site surveys and supporting installations when required.

If you're looking for a varied engineering role that combines design, technical problem-solving, site interaction and project coordination, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare options
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Exposure to a wide variety of engineering projects

If you're a CAD Design Engineer looking to join a specialist engineering company where you can see your designs progress from concept through to installation, we'd love to hear from you.