Graduate Design Engineer

Office Angels; Darenth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance and Long-term Sickness

Private Healthcare

Parking

Career opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Office Angels in Dartford is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join a 12-month rotation through the full design lifecycle, mentored and aligned to university Leaving dates. This is an office-based role with a 37.5-hour week and a clear path toward Designer-level responsibilities.

You will interpret fire strategies, produce CAD drawings in AutoCAD, document designs, and collaborate with senior designers and clients, building independent competence for future roles.

Qualifications

• A degree or Level 3+ qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Physics, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong, clear, and professional technical communication skills.
• Excellent time management abilities and capacity to juggle multiple live projects.

Responsibilities

• Interpret fire strategies and customer specifications into working system designs, with support from senior team members.
• Write comprehensive technical design documentation.
• Produce and edit CAD drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct design calculations under supervision to validate designs.
• Collaborate effectively with senior designers, engineers, and clients.
• Attend design and project handover meetings to ensure seamless transitions.
• Support the preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and project closeout documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Engineering, Building Services, Physics, or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD

Job description

Graduate Design Engineer

Rural Dartford, DA2

Office Based: Monday - Friday 8.30-5pm; 37.5 hours

Salary: £30,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (incrementally increasing with length of service)
• Life Insurance and Long-term Sickness Cover
• Private Healthcare
• Parking
• excellent Career Opportunities
• Social and Team events ++

About the Role:

• The Graduate Design Engineer programme is designed as a launchpad for graduates and early-career candidates. Over the course of 12 months, successful candidates will rotate through the entire design lifecycle under close mentorship, gradually building towards independent competence as a Designer. This structured programme aligns with university leaving dates and concludes with a qualifying exam-satisfactory completion and a pass are essential to progress to a Designer role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret fire strategies and customer specifications into working system designs, with support from senior team members.
• Write comprehensive technical design documentation.
• Produce and edit CAD drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct design calculations under supervision to validate designs.
• Collaborate effectively with senior designers, engineers, and clients.
• Attend design and project handover meetings to ensure seamless transitions.
• Support the preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and project closeout documentation.

Requirements - Essential:

• A degree or Level 3+ qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Physics, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong, clear, and professional technical communication skills.
• Excellent time management abilities and capacity to juggle multiple live projects.
• A proactive team player with a 'get it done' mindset.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and Windows OS.

Requirements - Desirable:

• Prior knowledge of smoke control systems (mechanical or natural) and ventilation.
• Familiarity with fire detection and alarm systems.
• Exposure to HVAC or electrical building services.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD tools.

Why Join Our Client?

This is not just a job; it's a chance to build a meaningful career in the vital field of fire safety systems design. Our client offers a nurturing environment where you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel. With a focus on professional development and mentorship, this role provides the perfect stepping stone for those looking to advance their careers in engineering.

We are an equal opportunities employer who put 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.

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