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Lead Design Engineer / Design Manager

45,000 - 55,000 + Fantastic Technical Training + 30 Days Holiday + Attractive Company Bonus

Office based role, commutable from Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol, Bridgewater, Wells, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, and the surrounding areas.

Are you from CAD or Mechanical Design background, looking to take the helm of a thriving department in a market leading company that provide fantastic technical training, ensuring you become a technical expert within the field and have the opportunity to work on a bespoke product range and help grow and develop engineers within the business?

On offer is the opportunity to join a rapidly expanding manufacturer who are renowned for their ongoing product training, and development into all aspects of CAD, and have the autonomy to make key decisions surrounding the product development and help to grow and shape the department.

The company are leading design and manufacturing company makes high-quality fume and safety cupboards and cabinets for industrial & educational industry. They provide themselves on their low staff turnover and strong focus surrounding the development of their employees.

The role is office based with occasional site visits where you will be responsible for leading the development and enhancement of new and existing products, delivering innovative technical solutions, producing and maintaining technical documentation, providing expert technical support and training to both customers and service engineers, and supervising the work of a CAD-focused Design Engineer.

The role would suit someone from a CAD or Mechanical Design background keen to step into a management position and acquire the full technical training to become an expert within the CAD field.

The Role:
*Lead product development, innovation, and warranty solutions for new and existing products.
*Provide technical expertise, training, and support to customers, service engineers, and staff.
*Supervise and manage the CAD-focused Design Engineer.

The Candidate:
*CAD / Mechanical Design Experience
*Looking to step into management
*Full UK Drivers Licence

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eli Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Construction Assistant Design Manager / Design Manager

Location: Bristol

Are you an Assistant Design manager / Design manager with experience of delivering commercial new builds, refurbishments or residential developments? Do you like working on schemes up to 50M +? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Bristol?

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants`DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Mechanical / Design Engineer

Location: Hybrid / Reading  (UK-based nuclear projects)

Contract Type : Contract (Inside IR35)

Clearance: Must hold SC clearance or DV Clearance

Sector: Nuclear

We are recruiting on behalf of a confidential client delivering high-profile projects in the UK nuclear sector. We’re looking for experienced Mechanical and Design Engineers to support engineering activities across infrastructure, mechanical systems, decommissioning, and lifecycle facility design.

This is a great opportunity for professionals with a strong background in regulated, high-hazard environments to contribute to nationally significant programmes.

Role Overview:

You’ll play a key part in developing and delivering compliant engineering solutions, with involvement across mechanical design, infrastructure layouts, decommissioning support, and asset integrity. The work will span concept through to detailed design, including documentation, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed mechanical or infrastructure designs using CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, design documents, and operational manuals
• Ensure all designs meet relevant nuclear safety, engineering, and legislative standards
• Carry out computer simulations, calculations, and FEA (where applicable)
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders to align project deliverables
• Conduct research and provide technical input across the full design lifecycle
• Maintain the design intent across systems, facilities, and infrastructure
• Promote health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance in all outputs
• Escalate design risks or non-conformities to the Principal Engineer or Technical Authority

Requirements:

• Degree or ONC/OND in Mechanical or Design Engineering (HNC/HND desirable)
• 2+ years' experience in mechanical or infrastructure design (nuclear or high-hazard sectors preferred)
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks); FEA experience advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of engineering regulations and applicable standards
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams in regulated environments

Desirable:

• PE certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of nuclear-specific processes, materials, and design codes
• Experience supporting decommissioning or high-integrity safety case designs

Interested?

Please send your CV to Ollie Dutton at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to find out more.

Lead Design Engineer / Design Manager

45,000 - 55,000 + Fantastic Technical Training + 30 Days Holiday + Attractive Company Bonus

Office based role, commutable from Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol, Bridgewater, Wells, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, and the surrounding areas.

Are you from CAD or Mechanical Design background, looking to take the helm of a thriving department in a market leading company that provide fantastic technical training, ensuring you become a technical expert within the field and have the opportunity to work on a bespoke product range and help grow and develop engineers within the business?

On offer is the opportunity to join a rapidly expanding manufacturer who are renowned for their ongoing product training, and development into all aspects of CAD, and have the autonomy to make key decisions surrounding the product development and help to grow and shape the department.

The company are leading design and manufacturing company makes high-quality fume and safety cupboards and cabinets for industrial & educational industry. They provide themselves on their low staff turnover and strong focus surrounding the development of their employees.

The role is office based with occasional site visits where you will be responsible for leading the development and enhancement of new and existing products, delivering innovative technical solutions, producing and maintaining technical documentation, providing expert technical support and training to both customers and service engineers, and supervising the work of a CAD-focused Design Engineer.

The role would suit someone from a CAD or Mechanical Design background keen to step into a management position and acquire the full technical training to become an expert within the CAD field.

The Role:
*Lead product development, innovation, and warranty solutions for new and existing products.
*Provide technical expertise, training, and support to customers, service engineers, and staff.
*Supervise and manage the CAD-focused Design Engineer.

The Candidate:
*CAD / Mechanical Design Experience
*Looking to step into management
*Full UK Drivers Licence

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eli Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Construction Assistant Design Manager / Design Manager

Location: Bristol

Are you an Assistant Design manager / Design manager with experience of delivering commercial new builds, refurbishments or residential developments? Do you like working on schemes up to 50M +? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Bristol?

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants`DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Mechanical / Design Engineer

Location: Hybrid / Reading  (UK-based nuclear projects)

Contract Type : Contract (Inside IR35)

Clearance: Must hold SC clearance or DV Clearance

Sector: Nuclear

We are recruiting on behalf of a confidential client delivering high-profile projects in the UK nuclear sector. We’re looking for experienced Mechanical and Design Engineers to support engineering activities across infrastructure, mechanical systems, decommissioning, and lifecycle facility design.

This is a great opportunity for professionals with a strong background in regulated, high-hazard environments to contribute to nationally significant programmes.

Role Overview:

You’ll play a key part in developing and delivering compliant engineering solutions, with involvement across mechanical design, infrastructure layouts, decommissioning support, and asset integrity. The work will span concept through to detailed design, including documentation, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed mechanical or infrastructure designs using CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, design documents, and operational manuals
• Ensure all designs meet relevant nuclear safety, engineering, and legislative standards
• Carry out computer simulations, calculations, and FEA (where applicable)
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders to align project deliverables
• Conduct research and provide technical input across the full design lifecycle
• Maintain the design intent across systems, facilities, and infrastructure
• Promote health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance in all outputs
• Escalate design risks or non-conformities to the Principal Engineer or Technical Authority

Requirements:

• Degree or ONC/OND in Mechanical or Design Engineering (HNC/HND desirable)
• 2+ years' experience in mechanical or infrastructure design (nuclear or high-hazard sectors preferred)
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks); FEA experience advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of engineering regulations and applicable standards
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams in regulated environments

Desirable:

• PE certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of nuclear-specific processes, materials, and design codes
• Experience supporting decommissioning or high-integrity safety case designs

Interested?

Please send your CV to Ollie Dutton at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to find out more.