Design Engineer / Draughting Engineer

Escape; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering specialist in the UK is seeking a design professional to produce high quality drawings and coordinate projects from initial brief to installation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design and multiple CAD platforms, along with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include developing design solutions, managing project documentation, and collaborating with clients and teams. This role offers opportunities for career development and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on diverse, technically interesting projects

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong background in design, draughting, or drawing office work within fabrication or structural steelwork.
• Confident across multiple CAD platforms with an eye for detail.
• Able to interpret technical information and generate clear outputs.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and Advance Steel.
• Develop innovative design solutions from concept through to final issue.
• Manage project documents effectively.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Advance Steel

Technical interpretation

Communication

Organization

Job description

Are you experienced in turning technical concepts into accurate, buildable designs? Our client is a respected engineering specialist delivering bespoke fabricated solutions for industrial and commercial sites across the UK. They are looking for a design professional who can take ownership of drawings, documentation, and coordination from initial brief through to manufacture and installation.

The role

You will work closely with clients, project managers, workshop teams, and site engineers to develop practical design solutions that align with project scope, standards, and timescales. The work is varied and involves projects at different stages, so confidence in managing priorities and communicating clearly is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high quality drawings using packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, Advance Steel
• Develop innovative design solutions from concept through to final issue
• Manage incoming and outgoing drawings and project documents
• Carry out site visits, measurements, and support survey work
• Create BoQs and requisition materials
• Issue installation drawings and support site teams through delivery
• Coordinate with project managers, workshop staff, and suppliers
• Liaise with specialist subcontractors and design consultants where required

About you

• Strong background in design, draughting, or drawing office work within fabrication, structural steelwork, mechanical installation, or similar engineering environments
• Confident across multiple CAD platforms with an eye for detail
• Able to interpret technical information and turn it into accurate, clear outputs
• Comfortable visiting sites and working with survey data
• Excellent communicator able to work with clients, production teams, and site staff
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

What is on offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse, technically interesting projects
• Close interaction with clients and full lifecycle involvement
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and career
• Competitive salary and benefits package