Project Design Engineer
CV-LibraryKettering, North NorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
Apply NowAre you an engineer with a passion for delivering complex automation projects? Have you worked on integrated systems, capital equipment, or large‑scale automated solutions?
We are looking for a Project Design Engineer to join our Project Engineering team, supporting the delivery of innovative automation projects for high‑profile clients across the UK.
Why join us?
* Competitive salary & benefits package
* Hybrid working, we care about your work-life balance
* Work on large‑scale, cutting‑edge automation projects
* Collaborative engineering environment with strong career development
What will you be doing?
* Develop project layouts, specifications, and detailed designs from contract requirements
* Produce general arrangement drawings and subsystem designs using AutoCAD and Inventor
* Support the creation of design risk assessments and ensure compliance with EN standards and CE / UKCA requirements
* Work closely with other engineering departments, project management, and procurement to deliver projects from design through to installation and handover
* Attend client sites when required to support installation and resolve engineering issues
* Produce a project technical file including drawings, specifications, BOMs, O&M documentation, and risk assessments
What we are looking for?
* Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree preferred, HNC minimum with relevant experience)
* Background in automation, capital equipment, or large‑scale engineered systems
* Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred)
* International travel required on a limited basis
* Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
What are you waiting for? Make your application today
We are looking for a Project Design Engineer to join our Project Engineering team, supporting the delivery of innovative automation projects for high‑profile clients across the UK.
Why join us?
* Competitive salary & benefits package
* Hybrid working, we care about your work-life balance
* Work on large‑scale, cutting‑edge automation projects
* Collaborative engineering environment with strong career development
What will you be doing?
* Develop project layouts, specifications, and detailed designs from contract requirements
* Produce general arrangement drawings and subsystem designs using AutoCAD and Inventor
* Support the creation of design risk assessments and ensure compliance with EN standards and CE / UKCA requirements
* Work closely with other engineering departments, project management, and procurement to deliver projects from design through to installation and handover
* Attend client sites when required to support installation and resolve engineering issues
* Produce a project technical file including drawings, specifications, BOMs, O&M documentation, and risk assessments
What we are looking for?
* Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree preferred, HNC minimum with relevant experience)
* Background in automation, capital equipment, or large‑scale engineered systems
* Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills (AutoCAD and Inventor preferred)
* International travel required on a limited basis
* Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
What are you waiting for? Make your application today