276 Design jobs in West Midlands

Design Manager or Senior Design Manager - Data Centre Projects – Guaranteed Bonus

(Role will be a mix of remote working and site visits) 

BEST EMPLOYER IN CONSTRUCTION 
THIS COMPANY HAVE ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES ON OFFER FOR A DESIGN MANAGER IN THE INDUSTRY.

What makes it great?

-Very low staff turnover, in fact ridiculously low, must be one of the lowest in the industry. Excellent sign that they look after their staff.

-Professional & friendly team environment, even on site!

-Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers.

-High standards of excellence on site, 

-Big enough to keep you busy, but small enough to know your name, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number.

-Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through a period of organic growth.

-Competitive salary, car allowance and x 2 bonuses a year!

COMPANY:

My client is a leading building contractor, with a busy and fast-growing workload.
As a result of securing further new projects, this employer is looking to strengthen their team further with the appointment of a Design Manager to work on multi-million-pound Data Centre projects. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria:

- Knowledge of Building Sector.
- Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, Design Manager.   -Architecture or Design Engineering backgrounds also considered. 
- Previous experience on Data Centre projects is essential.

 -Role will involve a mix of Tender stage and live works duties
- Ideally previous Main Contractor employment. 
- High level of communication skills. 
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). 
- Flexibility to travel / visit sites nationwide.

REMUNERATION:

The successful Design Manager will receive:

*Competitive Basic (Dependant on experience)
*Car Allowance
*Pension (very competitive).
*Bonus

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

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Brownlee Cale are working with a Tier One Civil Engineering firm to hire an Engineering Design Manager to support the design delivery of non-infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, manage, challenge design scope and programme
• Ensure the design solution aligns with affordability challenges and other allocated requirements
• Coordination and management of design reviews, technical assurance reviews and CDM reviews
• Support the nominated principle designer
• Be knowledgeable of current legislation pertaining to regulations and health and safety
• Liaise with other members of the Project Team across disciplines

Requirements and Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or degree within an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)
• Chartered or in the process of attaining chartered status
• Experience and knowledge of CDM (2015) Regulations
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary design/construction project team

If this position is of interest to you, please reach out to Amy at Brownlee Cale, or apply below.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is Limited Company or Umbrella PAYE engagement only. Unfortunately, CIS Sole Traders cannot be considered at this time.

The role of Design Engineer offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Based in Redditch, this position is ideal for someone with a strong background in engineering and a passion for design excellence.

Client Details

This role is with a well-established company operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality, the organisation provides a stimulating environment for professionals in engineering and manufacturing.

Description

• Develop and optimize designs for forged components.
• Design and refine the forging process, including die configurations, material flow, and grain structure optimization.
• Utilize CAD software (NX) for both component and tooling design and conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to predict forging performance.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Work closely with Manufacturing & Production teams to troubleshoot issues, improve die life, and reduce defects.
• Identify opportunities to enhance design efficiency, minimize material waste, and improve forging precision.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design changes effectively.

Profile

A successful Design Engineer should have:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in design engineering, preferably in metal forging.
• Proficiency in CAD software (preferably NX or SolidWorks).
• Experience with FEA software for material flow and stress analysis.
• Strong understanding of forging principles and material properties
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and 2D Drawings
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot manufacturing defects and improve forging designs.
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills to collaborate with production, quality, and sales teams.

Job Offer

• 50,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your professional growth.
• A permanent role within a reputable company in Redditch.
• An opportunity to work on engaging projects in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• A supportive company culture committed to innovation and excellence.

If you are eager to bring your expertise to this rewarding Design Engineer role, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Walsall

Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 (dependent on experience)

Shift Patterns: 08:00 - 16:30, Monday to Friday

Are you a Design Engineer with experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication?

Look no further - we have an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer to join a growing, forward-thinking design team within a well-established fabrication business. This is your chance to work on a wide variety of bespoke and volume-based projects in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to manipulate customer drawings to suit the needs of the production and estimating teams.
• Lead the design process from initial concept through to final manufacture.
• Assess customer requirements and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Consult with the Production Manager to understand shop floor capabilities and constraints.
• Communicate technical designs and drawings effectively across departments.
• Create comprehensive 3D models and fully detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles - adapting customer designs to suit in-house fabrication processes.
• Support, create, and maintain CNC programs for punch and laser machines using RADAN.
• Work across both SolidWorks and RADAN platforms to deliver accurate and production-ready data.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a sheet metal fabrication design environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and RADAN
• Deep understanding of fabrication techniques including folding, punching, and welding.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, manufacturing-ready drawings.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) in Mechanical, Manufacturing or related discipline.

What they offer

• Opportunity to be part of an established and expanding design department.
• Exposure to a broad range of projects across multiple sectors.
• Support for career development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Friendly and collaborative working culture.

Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors.

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Freelance Design Manager - Severn Trent Water (Worcestershire)

Are you an experienced and proactive Design Manager looking for your next challenge? Our client based on Severn Trent Water is seeking a highly skilled freelance Design Manager to join our team in Worcestershire.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of critical water infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the design process from conception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate all design activities across multiple projects.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and clients.

Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.

Review and approve design deliverables.

Identify and mitigate design risks.

Drive continuous improvement in design processes.

About You:

Proven experience as a Design Manager, ideally within the water or utilities sector.

Strong understanding of design principles and project lifecycle.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Proficient in relevant design software and project management tools.

A proactive and problem-solving approach.

Based in or able to easily commute to Worcestershire.

Opportunity to work on impactful projects that serve the local community.

Be part of a leading water company committed to innovation and sustainability.

Competitive freelance rates.

Flexible working arrangements.

If you are a self-motivated and experienced Design Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding freelance opportunity, we want to hear from you!

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.

Design Engineer – Forging / Aerofoil Components

Location:     South Birmingham, UK

Sector:     Advanced Manufacturing / Aerospace Components

Hours:    Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a forward-thinking Design Engineer with experience in metal forging or aerofoil components? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation at the forefront of high-performance manufacturing.

We’re seeking a passionate and detail-driven professional to take ownership of tooling and component design, forging process development, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product excellence in a highly regulated, precision-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of forged components and tooling, particularly aerofoil blades.
li>Develop and refine metal forging processes, focusing on material flow, die design, and grain structure optimisation.
• Use NX CAD software to design both components and tooling; apply FEA simulations to validate performance.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Production, and Quality teams to improve tooling life and reduce defects.
• Drive continuous improvement in design efficiency, material usage, and forging accuracy.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, technical documentation, and support implementation of design changes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in design engineering, ideally within metal forging or blade manufacturing.
< i>Skilled in CAD (NX or SolidWorks) and familiar with FEA tools.
• Strong knowledge of forging principles, material properties, and GD&T.
• A proactive problem-solver with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Desirable
• Experience in the manufacture of aerofoil components.
• Background in aerospace, defence, or high-spec industrial sectors

Why Apply?

• Be part of an expert team shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.
• Gain exposure to high-end projects with global industry applications.
• Contribute to innovation in a company committed to technical excellence and employee development.

Ready to take your design career to new heights? Apply now to join a business where engineering ambition meets real-world impact.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter today!

Design Engineer - Automation (Mechanical)

Birmingham

About the Role

W Talent are recruiting a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading automation business based in Birmingham. You will be specialising in the design of jigs, fixtures, assembly benches, and both semi-automated and fully automated production cells. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for innovation and improving manufacturing efficiency across sectors such as automotive and aerospace.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with a dedicated lean manufacturing and design team to develop bespoke machinery solutions.

Design tooling and automation equipment to enhance customer manufacturing operations using SolidWorks.

Produce and issue detailed manufacturing drawings, work closely with the workshop team.

Ensure accurate interpretation of design intent during manufacturing.

Support commissioning and testing of designed systems.

Build strong working relationships with customers, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.

Ensure all designs comply with internal standards and customer specifications.

Requirements:

Proven experience with SolidWorks and PDM.

A strong background in mechanical design engineering.

Special purpose machinery experience.

Experience with Catia V5 (desirable but not essential).

Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.

A proactive and self-motivated approach to project work.

Within commutable location of Birmingham,

What's on Offer:

Salary up to 50k depending on experience.

Discounts and savings portal via Reward Gateway

Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 GP helpline with private prescription service

Enhanced employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Celebration days and annual company events

Annual employee recognition awards

Long service awards

Free workwear

Design Engineer

Location: Redditch

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking a skilled design engineer to join our client’s team, based in Redditch. In this role you will be responsible for designing components, tooling, and developing manufacturing processes for metal blades used in the aerospace industry.
You will be optimizing designs for strength, durability and efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Role Responsibilities – Design Engineer

• Aerofoil & Tooling Design: Develop and optimize designs for forged metal blades.
• Forging Process Development: Design and refine the forging process, including die configurations, material flow, and grain structure optimization.
• CAD & Simulation: Utilize CAD software (NX) for both component and tooling design and conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to predict forging performance.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Manufacturing Support: Work closely with Manufacturing & Production teams to troubleshoot issues, improve die life, and reduce defects.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance design efficiency, minimize material waste, and improve forging precision.
• Documentation & Communication: Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design changes effectively.

An ideal candidate for the Design Engineer role would have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in design engineering, preferably in metal forging or blade manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD software (preferably NX or SolidWorks).
• Experience with FEA software for material flow and stress analysis.
• Strong understanding of forging principles and material properties
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and 2D Drawings
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot manufacturing defects and improve blade designs.
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills to collaborate with production, quality, and sales teams.
• Experience in manufacture of aerofoils preferably forging.
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or industrial blade application

For more information on this role, please contact Juls Bujalska on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Contek Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a reputable precision engineering company, located inTamworth, West Midlands . Due to continued success and growth, we are now looking for aDesign Engineer to join the team on afull-time, permanent basis.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: The company specialises in delivering both precision machining and sub-contract machining solutions, defence project work and the design and manufacture of superior quality work-holding solutions. Founded in the UK, in 1939, they has been working with customers to turn complex ideas and concepts into solutions for over 80 years and has built an exemplary international reputation.

PAY: 40,000 - 45,000per year(Depending on experience)

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday (07:15am until 16:15 PM) and Friday (07:15 am until 12:15 PM) - Flexible for the right person.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components using SolidWorks and Siemens NX.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to create detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct design reviews and participate in project planning meetings.
• Support the development of work holding solutions and machine tool setups.
• Perform analysis and testing of prototypes to ensure compliance with specifications and performance standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs, changes, and testing results.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and quality assurance, to ensure successful project execution.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous hands-on experience using Siemens NX is required.
• A solid understanding of machine tools and workholding fixtures.
• A committed and driven approach to work.
• Ambition to stay with the company long-term.
• To have a hardworking approach towards daily requirements.
• To be positive and self-motivated.