Graduate Design Engineer

S1jobs; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate development programme

Mentoring and training

Exposure to live projects

Clear career progression

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join the Aberdeen design team. This structured development programme offers hands-on experience across the full design lifecycle with mentoring and training to progress into a Design Engineer role.

You will work with experienced engineers, producing CAD drawings and supporting project teams in Aberdeen city centre. The role suits graduates or early-career professionals keen to grow in a specialist engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Degree or Level 3+ qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Physics, or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive and positive approach to learning and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain technical design documentation.
• Produce and update CAD drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support design calculations and technical assessments under guidance.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and project teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or Level 3+ qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location - Aberdeen City Centre

Hours - Full-time - 8.30-17.00 (Monday to Friday)

Salary - 30k

The role - Graduate Design Engineer

Graduate Design Engineer to join their growing design team in Aberdeen. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to join a structured development programme designed to provide hands-on experience across the full engineering design lifecycle. Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, you will receive ongoing training, mentoring, and support whilst developing the technical skills needed to progress into a Design Engineer position. If you're looking to kick-start your engineering career with a business that invests in your development, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting with the interpretation of technical specifications and project requirements
• Preparing and maintaining technical design documentation
• Producing and updating CAD drawings using AutoCAD
• Supporting design calculations and technical assessments under guidance
• Working collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project teams
• Attending design reviews, project meetings, and handovers
• Assisting with project close-out documentation and handover packs
• Developing a strong understanding of engineering design processes and industry standards

About You

Essential

• A Degree or Level 3+ qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Physics, or a related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive and positive approach to learning
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to commute to the Aberdeen office

Desirable

• Knowledge of building services, ventilation systems, or related engineering disciplines
• An understanding of fire safety, smoke control, or alarm systems
• Exposure to HVAC or electrical building services environments
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software

What's on Offer?

• Structured graduate development programme
• Ongoing mentoring and technical training
• Exposure to live engineering projects
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a specialist engineering sector

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious graduate looking to gain practical experience, develop technical expertise, and establish a successful engineering career.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.