Design Engineer ( Mechanical & Civils )

Design Engineer (Mechanical & Civils)

Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Engineer (Mechanical & Civils) to support projects within the water utilities and construction sectors across North East London.

This is a permanent PAYE role offering long-term career progression within a stable and growing engineering environment.

Whats on Offer

• Salary:
• Permanent PAYE role
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Company pension
• Life insurance (up to 4x salary)
• 33 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Enhanced paternity & maternity leave
• Clear career progression pathway
• Supportive and flexible working environment

Role Overview

As a Design Engineer you will be responsible for delivering practical buildable design solutions from concept through to fabrication and installation.

This role requires a strong understanding of fabrication detailing steelwork design and constructability ensuring that all designs are not only technically correct but also feasible to manufacture transport and install on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) to support plant and system layouts
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD designs (AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT or similar) for fabrication and construction
• Create detailed fabrication drawings including assemblies sections and material specifications
• Design structural and mechanical components such as:
  • Walkways platforms staircases and handrails
  • Pipe supports frames and steel structures
• Ensure designs consider manufacturability including:
  • Cutting methods and material usage
  • Welded vs single-piece fabrication
  • Bolting fixings gaskets and ancillary components
• Assess transport and installation constraints breaking designs into modular sections where required and defining assembly methodology
• Select appropriate materials (e.g. mild steel galvanised steel stainless steel aluminium) based on environment and application
• Collaborate with project managers site teams and clients to resolve design challenges
• Produce material take-offs (MTOs) and supporting documentation
• Carry out design checks to ensure compliance with:
  • British Standards
  • Eurocodes
  • Client/asset-specific standards
• Continuously improve design efficiency quality and standardisation

Requirements

• Proven experience in a design engineering role within construction water or heavy industry
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2D/3D) or similar CAD tools
• Experience producing fabrication-ready drawings (not just concept design)
• Solid understanding of:
  • Steelwork (beams columns connections)
  • Fabrication processes and constraints
  • Material selection for different environments
• Familiarity with P&IDs and plant layouts
• Knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes (or ability to apply them in design work)
• Ability to design with practical installation and assembly in mind
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and ability to justify design decisions