Design Engineer

CV Technical Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical Limited is seeking a Steelwork & Fabrication Design Engineer in the United Kingdom to join an established engineering team. The role focuses on producing fabrication and steelwork drawings using 2D AutoCAD, with 3D modelling for complex projects.

Responsibilities include site surveys, liaising with customers and fabricators, and developing designs from initial requirements through to fabrication and installation. Opportunity for progression in a varied engineering role.

Qualifications

• Experience designing for steel fabrication and installation.
• Ability to produce detailed fabrication and steelwork drawings.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Understanding of fabrication methods, materials and site installation.
• Mechanical engineering qualification (HNC/HND) or equivalent.
• Experience working with fabricators, subcontractors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Occasional site surveys.
• Liaising with customers and fabricators.
• Developing designs from initial requirements through to fabrication and installation.

Skills

Steel fabrication

GA drawings

2D drafting

3D modelling

Site surveys

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Steelwork & Fabrication Design Engineer

Salary: Up to £47,000 | Monday-Friday | 42 hours | 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

We're looking for an experienced Steelwork & Fabrication Design Engineer to join an established engineering team.

The role will focus on producing fabrication, steelwork, GA and layout drawings, primarily using 2D AutoCAD, with 3D modelling required for more complex projects.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience designing for steel fabrication and installation
• Proven ability to produce detailed fabrication and steelwork drawings
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Understanding of fabrication methods, materials and site installation
• Mechanical engineering qualification (HNC/HND) or equivalent experience
• Experience working with fabricators, subcontractors and site teams

The role will include occasional site surveys, liaising with customers and fabricators, and developing designs from initial requirements through to fabrication and installation.

If you have a strong background in steelwork and fabrication design and are looking for a varied engineering role with progression opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.