What Jobs are available for Design in the United Kingdom?

DIAM is a world leader in the POS, display, merchandising and brand retail services sectors. We create, develop and install Retail & Merchandising solutions to enhance the consumer's experience in points of sale.

Due to recent and significant growth, we are now expanding our team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Design Engineers to join our busy Team. If you have demonstrable experience then we want to hear from you

You will play a key role in the development of new products from a conceptual design or client brief. Working alongside the sales and creative teams delivering design solutions, incorporating DIAM best practice.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that all projects are processed through the business in a cost-effective, timely & accurate manner
• Ensuring all necessary detail is in place, ie, specs, BOM, drawings, to ensure the project is handed over to the relevant teams when entering the production phase
• Work on several jobs concurrently, maintaining high standards
• Ensuring all design solutions have incorporated DIAM Group best practice materials, features & techniques
• Test components prior to production to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Ensuring health, safety and the environment are respected in design specifications
• Domestic and overseas travel as required

Your key skills/experience will include:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the retail design industry
• Must be proficient in Solidworks, 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation
• Excellent knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes
• Good time management skills & ability to work on multiple projects at a time
• Great comprehension skills, able to understand required design standards, store guidelines and brand guidelines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Design Engineer: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/09/2025

Company Description

WELLVENE - Engineered Well Solutions is an innovative design engineering and manufacturing company. We specialize in providing bespoke engineering services to support the global oil and gas well completion, intervention, and integrity industry. Our team is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges of the oil and gas sector. Located in Aberdeen, we continuously strive to advance our technology and expertise to meet industry needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Design Engineer located in Aberdeen. The Design Engineer will be responsible for developing and designing bespoke engineering solutions for our clients in the oil and gas industry. Daily tasks include creating detailed technical drawings, collaborating with cross-functional teams, carrying out design modifications, performing simulation and testing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The Design Engineer will also be involved in project reviews and providing technical support during the implementation phase.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD
• Experience in mechanical design and engineering principles
• Knowledge of oil and gas well completion and intervention processes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

JOB POSITION

Job Title: Design Engineer

Department: Drawing Office

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Responsible to: Technical Director / Design Engineer Manager

Responsible for: Assisting in the Development of Products and Projects

JOB PURPOSE

Middleton Engineering has been a leader in waste recycling solutions for nearly 50 years. We specialise in designing and manufacturing innovative equipment that supports sustainability and efficiency. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented Design Engineer (CAD) to join our team and help drive our projects forward.

As a Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing new products and improving existing machinery used in the waste recycling industry. You will be responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, producing technical drawings, and collaborating closely with production teams, suppliers, and customers to bring designs to life.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

· Design & Development: Work on the design of new equipment, ensuring innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.

· Technical Drawings: Produce and maintain accurate drawings for products, components, and installations using AutoCAD (3D Inventor preferred).

· Measurement & Analysis: Take precise measurements of existing machinery and incorporate findings into new designs.

· Project Management: Progress projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring deadlines and specifications are met.

· Supplier & Customer Interaction: Liaise with suppliers on technical specifications and components, as well as attend site visits to assess requirements and provide project support.

· Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with industry regulations and ensure designs adhere to relevant standards.

· Collaboration & Support: Work closely with production and management teams to refine designs and enhance manufacturing efficiency.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of engineering drawing methods and CAD software (AutoCAD, preferably 3D Inventor).
• Qualification: A recognised qualification in Engineering, Design, or a related field.
• IT Proficiency: Competent in Windows Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and solve design challenges efficiently.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Adaptability: Ability to respond flexibly to change and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism: Conduct yourself in a reliable, presentable, and professional manner.
• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is required for site visits.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2025

Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £43,935 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67862
Design the Future of Defence Infrastructure
At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a
Design Engineer
at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a
Design Engineer
, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be at the heart of national defence infrastructure, providing technical support and design consultancy for electrical systems across both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, including Ministry of Defence (MOD) establishments.

Day-to-day, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, tackle challenging legacy infrastructure, and help shape the future of critical systems that keep the Royal Navy operational.

• Providing technical support for existing electrical systems and equipment
• Specifying replacement components and maintaining configuration documentation
• Supporting fault diagnosis, asset health reporting, and obsolescence studies
• Delivering design consultancy for new systems and modifications
• Applying design and safety processes across the full lifecycle - from concept to commissioning

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential Experience Of The Design Engineer

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles
• Proficient in IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Skilled in interpreting and producing electrical engineering drawings
• Experience with electrical building services systems
• Background in design engineering

Qualifications For The Design Engineer

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or working towards it)

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ) .

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 28/10/2025

Design Engineer – Radstock (Onsite)

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? We're working with a specialist fabrication business in Radstock who need a
Design Engineer
to join their growing team.

You'll be using
SolidWorks
to bring bespoke projects to life, from sheet metal and fabrication designs to one-off customer solutions. If you enjoy problem-solving, variety, and seeing your ideas turn into reality on the shop floor, this could be a great fit.

• SolidWorks experience
• Background in sheet metal / fabrication design preferred (or similar environment)
• Onsite role with plenty of hands-on collaboration

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting, diverse projects in a supportive and skilled team environment.

Interested? Apply today or drop me a message to find out more.

Baker Hicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and have been successful in winning a number of major projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Primary Substation Design Engineer.

The Primary Substation Engineer – HV role will be reporting to the Principal Substation Engineer – HV and will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of outputs in the production and control of drawings and technical documents.

You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.

What You Will Do

• You must have experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new or modification of HV substation projects from 11kV – 400kV, covering primary design and engineering elements.
• This will cover the production of single line diagrams, primary layouts, technical specifications and other design deliverables detailed below.
• The candidate must have a reasonable level of maths and science, preferably from a power engineering background and have good communication skills.
• The candidate must be enthusiastic, mature enough to operate in a diverse team and work without full time supervision. This role will open to many career paths for the employee as they develop through BakerHicks.

Why this role?

• You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's largest critical infrastructure projects.
• You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in problem-solving
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks .

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

To read more, download the full JD below

Design Engineer - Up to £150,000 - Series A SaaS Startup

Central London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

£00,000 – £1 ,000 + Generous Equity

We’re hiring a Design Engineer at a fast-growing Series A SaaS startup. Backed by top VCs and angels, this company are looking to scale quickly over the coming months following a massive uplift in customer demand

Design Engineer - Up to £150,000 - Series A SaaS Startup

Central London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

£00,000 – £1 ,000 + Generous Equity

We’re hiring a Design Engineer at a fast-growing Series A SaaS startup. Backed by top VCs and angels, this company are looking to scale quickly over the coming months following a massive uplift in customer demand

Bela Recruitment is hiring a Design Engineer in the Dungannon / Cookstown area, Co.Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

Company

This is a cracking business to join, they manufacture specialist equipment that is in huge demand.

They design and fabricate virtually all products inhouse, have great facilities and are forward thinking. I’ve heard amazing reports about company culture and support, from past employees and people in their supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical & electrical systems, creating drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. They already have a large libary of completed projects, and will support anyone joining the sector.
• Improving product designs, driving innovation across systems.
• Preparing Bills of Materials, help with project planning, and collaborating with customers or intallers.
• Specify materials & equipment, support workshop, installations teams & subcontractors with clear staff with drawings.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a local company where you will learn new systems and can grow your career.

Requirements

• Mechanical OR Engineering related degree OR relevant design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and ideally some CAD experience.
• Familiarity with logic controllers and system design.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.
• Attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Package

£35,000 - £45,000

Full comprehensive healthcare package

Pension

Onsite parking

Paid holidays

Secure work environment and investment in facilities.

Immediate interviews and start date available – NOT Crushing & Screening!

You must already live in NI, and can commute to this area. No Visa Sponsorship available.

Apply

Click Apply & send your cv to Jason Corr at Bela Recruitment or call

All applications are strictly confidential.