Design Engineer

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in engineering seeks a Design Engineer in Manchester. You will produce temporary works designs, support the sales team, and manage project-related tasks. Ideal candidates will have a 2:1 in Civil Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD. Training opportunities and a salary of £27,500 with benefits including quarterly bonuses and holidays are offered. Apply now for an exciting career in a professional environment.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Training and progression opportunities

Support for chartership

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering.
• Ideally a graduate member of ICE or IStructE.
• Experience or interest in temporary works and structural design.

Responsibilities

• Produce temporary works designs and drawings.
• Provide technical support to sales team and customers.
• Self-manage workload to meet business demands.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong problem-solving skills

Technical communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Company:

A national leader in the design and provision of temporary works solutions for the construction and civil engineering sectors.

All Design and Manufacturing for the provision of modular and bespoke excavation support systems is done in house

Well regarded for their personal and high level of customer service.

Professional and forward thinking company that invests in their employees’ personal development – a great place to develop a career

The company operates a strong regional presence, with design engineers working closely with depots, sales teams, and customers to deliver timely, tailored solutions.

Benefits of the Design Engineer

£27,500 Basic Salary

Quarterly bonus

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Training and progression opportunities

Support & encourage chartership.

The Role of the Design Engineer

As the Design Engineer you will be producing Temporary Works designs and drawings on a day-to-day basis

Produce one-off project work as directed by the Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer or Senior Engineers

Provide technical support to the sales team / customer (project related / non-project related)

Self-management of allocated workload to meet customer / business demand

Based in the company’s North West Office

The Ideal Person for the Design Engineer

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc)

Ideally a graduate member of ICE or IStructE, but this is not essential.

Understanding/interest of temporary works, structural or geotechnical design

Technically competent and confident communicator

Organised, self-motivated, and a keen learner

Will be confident using AutoCAD.

Experience with Revit would be beneficial. Training will be provided.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced design environment

If you think the role of Design Engineer is for you, apply now!

Consultant: Sarah Dimmock

Email: (url removed)

Tel no: (phone number removed)

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

On Target Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Posted:

Jul 25th 2025

Closes:

Aug 25th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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