Design Engineer

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Remote working

Reading travel

Fire protection & data centre projects

Project ownership & development

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd. seeks a Design Engineer to deliver complete design solutions for fire protection and data centre environments.

The role covers electrical or mechanical design, from concept through to submission, with collaboration across project, commercial, sales, operations, and service teams. Ideal candidates will have AutoCAD/Revit proficiency and a background in building services or related engineering, with BS/EN/NFPA standards knowledge, and a UK driving license.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (Essential).
• AutoCAD and/or Revit proficiency (Essential).
• Relevant fire industry qualifications, such as FIA Units or BS 5839, (Desirable).
• IOSH or equivalent health & safety training (Desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (Essential).
• Right to work in the UK (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities including layouts, calculations, schematics, technical submissions, and design documentation.
• Produce compliant engineering designs in line with relevant BS, EN, NFPA, and client requirements.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, specifications, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation.
• Develop technical build budgets and support procurement and mobilisation.
• Coordinate internal design resources and external consultants/CAD technicians.
• Provide technical support during project delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Support sales and estimating teams with tenders, proposals, and client meetings.
• Maintain accurate design records and ensure alignment with contractual and technical requirements.
• Keep up to date with industry, supplier, and product developments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, technical innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Job description

Design Engineer

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE

Bonus: 10% annual bonus

Location: Predominantly remote, with occasional attendance at a Reading office (typically fortnightly/monthly)

THE ROLE

An established technical engineering organisation is looking for Design Engineers to join its growing design function.

Opportunities are available for engineers with either an electrical or mechanical focus, with experience in fire detection, fire suppression, and data centre environments particularly relevant.

You will be responsible for delivering technical design solutions from concept through to completion, producing accurate drawings, calculations, technical submissions, and project documentation while working closely with project, commercial, sales, operations, and service teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead design activities including layouts, calculations, schematics, technical submissions, and design documentation.
• Produce compliant engineering designs in line with relevant BS, EN, NFPA, and client requirements.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, specifications, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation.
• Develop technical build budgets and support procurement and mobilisation.
• Coordinate internal design resources and external consultants/CAD technicians.
• Provide technical support during project delivery, installation, and commissioning.
• Support sales and estimating teams with tenders, proposals, and client meetings.
• Maintain accurate design records and ensure alignment with contractual and technical requirements.
• Keep up to date with industry, supplier, and product developments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, technical innovation, and knowledge sharing.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Experience in a design or engineering role within construction, building services, fire protection, or critical infrastructure.
• Electrical or mechanical design experience.
• Experience with fire detection and/or fire suppression systems.
• Experience within data centres or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD software.
• Experience producing technical drawings, calculations, schematics, and submissions.
• Understanding of relevant standards, such as BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 7671, EN and NFPA standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Client-facing experience would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior designers is desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (Essential).
• AutoCAD and/or Revit proficiency (Essential).
• Relevant fire industry qualifications, such as FIA Units or BS 5839, (Desirable).
• IOSH or equivalent health & safety training (Desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (Essential).
• Right to work in the UK (Essential).

PACKAGE

• £50,000-£60,000 DOE
• 10% annual bonus
• Predominantly remote working
• Occasional travel to the Reading office, typically fortnightly/monthly
• Opportunity to work on specialist fire protection and data centre projects
• Technical project ownership and opportunities for professional development