Digital Development Engineer

Premtech Ltd; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Premtech Ltd is a dynamic engineering consultancy in the UK, offering hands‑on experience building internal automation tools used across engineering delivery. The Digital Development Engineer role targets graduates or early‑career developers with an interest in software, automation, and applied AI.

You will work with developers, engineers, and design assurance colleagues to turn practical business needs into reliable digital solutions, while learning and growing within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• Graduate or early‑career software developer in a relevant discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience.
• Basic knowledge of databases (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Basic understanding of software development fundamentals including cyber security best practices.
• Interest in automation, problem‑solving, and improving workflows.
• Willingness to learn domain‑specific systems (e.g. engineering / CAD tools).

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, improving, and maintaining internal automation tools used by engineering and business support teams.
• Contribute to software solutions that streamline CAD workflows.
• Support the integration of AI capabilities into existing internal systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
• Assist with testing, deployment, and ongoing improvements of internal tools.
• Learn and follow established development patterns and standards.
• Keep up to date with modern software development practices and technologies.

Skills

Software development fundamentals

Databases

Cyber security basics

Automation interest

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Premtech is a dynamic company that provides Engineering Consultancy and Design Services to organisations in the energy sector. We are passionate and committed to developing our people, ensuring they build strong technical foundations, work to high engineering standards, and develop the professional skills needed to build successful, long‑term careers in the energy sector.

Company benefits

• Competitive salary with annual pay reviews
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme with a generous company contribution
• Early Friday finish
• Regular company social events
• Additional health benefits (e.g. free flu vaccines, health checks)

You will be eligible for the following additional benefits following your probationary period:

• Membership fees paid for your professional institution (if applicable)
• Private healthcare for you and your immediate family
• Critical illness and life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

In addition, you can also expect:

• Hands‑on experience building real internal systems that are used across the business and have a direct impact on engineering delivery.
• Opportunity to learn applied automation and AI in a production environment
• Mentorship and technical guidance within a growing Automation & AI function
• Exposure to engineering and digital workflows in a professional consultancy

About the Role

As a Digital Development Engineer, you will work with internal stakeholders to identify automation and AI opportunities that improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of engineering and business support activities.

The role would be suitable for a graduate or early‑career candidate with proven experience alongside an interest in software development, automation, and applied AI. Applications from candidates with a broader range of experience will also be considered where their skills and interests align with the role.

This role will support the development of internal automation and AI‑enabled tools that improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of Premtech’s engineering and business workflows. Working with developers, engineers, and design assurance colleagues, the successful candidate will help turn practical business needs into reliable digital solutions.

Responsibilities

With support and mentorship, you will:

• Assist in building, improving, and maintaining internal automation tools used by engineering and business support teams
• Contribute to software solutions that streamline engineering and CAD workflows
• Support the integration of AI capabilities into existing internal systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code
• Assist with testing, deployment, and ongoing improvements of internal tools
• Learn and follow established development patterns and standards
• Keep up to date with modern software development practices and technologies

You will have:

• A full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
• Graduate or early‑career software developer in a relevant discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience
• Basic knowledge of databases (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL)
• Basic understanding of software development fundamentals including cyber security best practices
• Interest in automation, problem‑solving, and improving workflows
• Willingness to learn domain‑specific systems (e.g. engineering / CAD tools)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Exposure to scripting, automation, or internal tooling
• Awareness of AI concepts (e.g. APIs, data processing, basic ML usage)
• Experience working on small software projects or coursework
• Experience working as part of a development team including version control such as Git

Equal Opportunity Statement

Premtech is committed to diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.