Design Engineer

Company: Prime Appointments
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Design Engineer Location: Colchester Area Salary: 36,000-45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Our client, a specialist in design, manufacture, and installation of electrical power equipment, is seeking a Design Engineer to support their existing team. Projects range from 2,000 to 2.2M and include doors, screens, and enclosures, primarily within steel fabrication environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with Project Teams and subcontractors through conception, design, manufacture, and installation phases

  • Produce accurate 2D drawings for client approvals and 3D fabrication & installation drawings

  • Conduct ventilation analysis (CFD) and produce reports for client approval

  • Prepare full design packages including BOMs, design specifications, installation drawings, and as-built documentation

  • Assist with RAMS and site installation packs

  • Occasional site visits to clients, suppliers, or subcontractors (overnight stays may be required)

Skills & Experience Required:

  • HNC or Degree in an engineering discipline

  • Experience in an engineering design environment using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

  • Knowledge of CFD simulation

  • Familiarity with PDM software

  • Practical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication

  • Must reside within a commutable distance to Colchester and have own transport

Benefits:

  • Working hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

  • Support towards chartership and professional institute applications

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Pension and Death in Service

  • Free on-site parking

Important: Candidates outside commutable distance or requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

To apply, contact Julia at Prime Appointments or apply via the CV-Library link.

Posted: March 12th, 2026