Design Estimator

New Appointments Group Ltd; Lympne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-focused firm in the UK is seeking a Design Engineer / Estimator to create bespoke products for the hospitality sector. This role involves designing aesthetically pleasing pieces, producing detailed CAD drawings, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective and cost-efficient designs. The ideal candidate will have experience in product design, strong CAD capabilities, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered in this permanent role.

Benefits

Stable, growing business

Long-term development opportunities

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Experience in product design or a Design Engineer role.
• Strong CAD capabilities, including detailed drawings and 3D models.
• Good understanding of materials, joinery, and fabrication methods.

Responsibilities

• Design new and bespoke products with a strong furniture-style aesthetic.
• Develop concepts through to detailed CAD drawings and production-ready designs.
• Produce accurate estimates, bills of materials, and quotations.

Skills

Product design experience

Strong CAD capability

Good understanding of materials

Confident communicator

Job description

Design Engineer / Estimator

Hythe

£30,000-£35,000

Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We're looking for a Design Engineer / Estimator to support the development of high-quality, bespoke products, with a strong focus on design-led solutions for the hospitality sector. This role blends creativity with technical and commercial thinking, helping transform new products from functional equipment into well-designed, furniture-style pieces.

You'll be involved from early concept through to final costing and delivery, with real influence over both design direction and commercial outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing new and bespoke products with a strong furniture-style aesthetic
• Developing concepts through to detailed CAD drawings and production-ready designs
• Producing accurate estimates, bills of materials, and quotations for bespoke hospitality projects
• Working closely with sales, production, project teams, and suppliers to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective
• Selecting materials, finishes, and fixings with a balance of design, durability, and budget
• Managing design documentation, revisions, and costing to support smooth project delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in product design or a Design Engineer role
• Strong CAD capability, including detailed drawings and 3D models
• Good understanding of materials, joinery, and fabrication methodsAbility to balance aesthetics with manufacturability and cost
• Confident communicator with experience working across clients, suppliers, and production teams

Why Join?

• Permanent role working on bespoke, design-led hospitality products
• Genuine input into how products look, feel, and are delivered
• Stable, growing business with long-term development opportunities
• Competitive salary based on experience

An ideal role for a design-focused engineer who enjoys combining creativity with hands‑on manufacturing and commercial awareness.

CVs in Word format to be sent to [e-mail]

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.