Design Engineer

Balmoral Offshore Engineering; Thurnscoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2pm Friday finish

Benefits Hub

Discounts on restaurants, holidays, &‑

Cycle-to-work

Employee Assistance Program

Profit-related bonus

Increasing annual leave eligibility

Training and development

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Balmoral Tanks Ltd, based in Thurnscoe, is seeking a Design Engineer to produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings for tank solutions and support manufacture and installation across the UK and beyond.

You will work with internal and external teams through design approval to build, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations. Strong CAD skills and experience with Inventor/AutoCAD/Vault Pro are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths, English, Science, Technology) or relevant CAD-related BTEC/City & Guilds.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor (iLogic advantageous), AutoCAD, and Vault Pro.
• Degree in an engineering or design-related discipline.
• Vault Pro

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, detailed and to-scale 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD, including tank general arrangements, sheet projections/CNC drawings, access steelwork and roof structures
• Manage and control drawings through Vault, liaising with Sales and Contracts teams as required
• Apply engineering principles and material knowledge to assess feasibility of manufacture and construction
• Prepare manufacturing lists for assigned projects
• Liaise with Contracts Managers, site personnel and installation teams to advise on construction and installation technicalities
• Work closely with production planning and manufacturing teams on fabrication details
• Calculate costs and apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product
• Attend internal and client design review meetings when required
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with company policies and procedures
• Create high-quality detailed technical drawings and plans based on designs supplied by designers and make modifications to existing drawings.

Skills

CAD software

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Vault Pro

Engineering software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Vault Pro

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Join Our Team as a Design Engineer

Balmoral Tanks Ltd is a market-leading engineering organisation, delivering high-quality storage solutions across the UK and internationally.

We are seeking a talented Design Engineer, based at our Thurnscoe office. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on producing high-quality, accurate designs and drawings to support the manufacture and installation of tank solutions.

You will work closely with internal teams and external clients, supporting projects from design approval through to manufacture and construction, ensuring designs meet industry standards, health & safety requirements and customer expectations.

As a Design Engineer, you will:

• Produce accurate, detailed and to‑scale 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD, including tank general arrangements, sheet projections/CNC drawings, access steelwork and roof structures


• Manage and control drawings through Vault, liaising with Sales and Contracts teams as required


• Apply engineering principles and material knowledge to assess feasibility of manufacture and construction


• Prepare manufacturing lists for assigned projects


• Liaise with Contracts Managers, site personnel and installation teams to advise on construction and installation technicalities


• Work closely with production planning and manufacturing teams on fabrication details


• Calculate costs and apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product


• Attend internal and client design review meetings when required


• Maintain a safe working environment in line with company policies and procedures


• Create high-quality detailed technical drawings and plans based on designs supplied by designers and make modifications to existing drawings.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths, English, Science, Technology) or relevant CAD-related BTEC/City & Guilds.


• Experience with Autodesk Inventor (iLogic advantageous), AutoCAD, and Vault Pro.


• Degree in an engineering or design-related discipline.


• Vault Pro

Experience

• Strong use of CAD systems and engineering software.


• Experience working to tight deadlines and engaging with customers.


• Excellent attention to detail.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and decision‑making skills.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings confidently.


• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.


• Innovative, commercially aware, and eager to develop professionally.


• Highly computer literate (Excel, Word, and engineering tools).


• Customer‑focused, accountable, and aligned with our company values:

Why Join Balmoral Tanks?

At Balmoral Tanks, we believe in employing people who are flexible, collaborative, and committed to a "Right First Time" culture. You will be part of a supportive, ambitious team where new ideas are welcomed and personal development is encouraged.

If you take pride in delivering high-quality work, enjoy problem‑solving, and thrive in a customer‑focused environment—we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 2pm Friday finish


• Access to our Balmoral Benefits Hub


• Discounts on restaurants, holidays, and major supermarkets


• Cycle‑to‑work scheme


• Employee Assistance Program, including confidential support and counselling


• Profit‑related bonus


• Increasing annual leave entitlement and option to purchase more


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Christmas shutdown