Design Engineer

Design Engineer
Ferndown
Design Engineer salary: £40,000 – £60,000

Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Design Engineer Overview:

Deliver compliant design output from early concept through to technical release and site support
Produce accurate Revit and AutoCAD drawing packs, details, schedules and material lists
Coordinate technical input with internal teams and external specialists to reduce risk and rework
Own drawing quality, standards and documentation control across bids and live projects
Step up into package/project lead responsibility and mentor others where required 

This Design Engineer role reports to the Design Director and sits within an engineered product environment delivering customer-led projects from enquiry through to completion. The Design Engineer will take ownership of design output from early layouts through detailed technical release and site-stage support, ensuring designs meet relevant UK regulations, standards and client requirements. The Design Engineer will work closely with internal stakeholders across delivery and supply functions, and with external parties where needed, to keep technical information accurate, coordinated and issued to programme.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Design Engineer

Produce high-quality, technically accurate design solutions for enquiries and orders as a Design Engineer
Develop and define technical detailing with the internal team and external specialists to ensure compliance and minimise risk
Create and maintain Revit models and AutoCAD drawings to an approval-ready standard and agreed deadlines
Produce sectional, general arrangement and technical detail information, including schedules and material lists
Support work from early concept through detailed technical release and site-stage support as a Design Engineer
Interface with internal teams to align priorities, resolve technical queries and keep deliverables controlled
Liaise with customers and external technical parties where required to progress approvals and technical alignment
Ensure designs are supported by appropriate technical substantiation where required (engineering calculations and specialist sign-off)
Maintain working knowledge of relevant UK legislation and standards and incorporate into design output
Consider and coordinate key performance requirements where applicable (fire protection, thermal, acoustic, structural, air tightness and energy performance)
Develop understanding of M&E constraints and coordinate design accordingly
Work within the business quality process framework and support continuous improvement of design standards and documentation
Where required, take a lead role on a package/bid and support or mentor other designers within the Design Engineer functionWhat they’re looking for - Design Engineer

Experience producing regulated UK design output within a technical design environment as a Design Engineer
Strong capability in Revit and AutoCAD, able to produce accurate drawings independently and at pace
Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations and practical compliance requirements
Working awareness of CDM and the impact of designer responsibilities on deliverables
Comfortable managing multiple priorities, coordinating stakeholders and keeping outputs controlled
Calm, resilient and detail-focused, with a professional client-facing approach
Degree-level qualification helpful, but HNC/HND (or equivalent track record) is equally valid for a Design EngineerDesirable - Design Engineer

Experience working with structured technical packages and supplier constraints
Practical understanding of section selection, detailing standards and specification-led design delivery
Basic surveying awareness and confidence supporting site-stage queries 

What’s on offer - Design Engineer

Design Engineer salary: £40,000 – £60,000

A Design Engineer role with variety across concept work, technical detailing and site-stage support.
Scope for the Design Engineer to step into greater ownership, including leading packages and mentoring, depending on experience.
A fast-moving environment where strong Design Engineer output directly impacts delivery, compliance and customer experience.

How to apply for the Design Engineer position

If you’re interested in this Design Engineer role, get in touch to talk it through.
Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)