Lead Process Plant Design Engineer (3D Modeling)

gforce employment + recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High-profile projects

Development opportunities

Stable workload

Job summary

G Force Recruitment is sourcing a Design Engineer to lead process plant design from concept through to detailed design and calculation, with accompanying structural design work. The role is based in West Yorkshire with office work and occasional site visits.

The position is full-time and permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience and a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Process/Design Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in process plant design within industrial/environmental sectors.
• Strong understanding of equipment layout, ducting/pipework routing and steelwork integration.
• Capable of manual design calculations and applying British/European standards.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (2020 or later).
• Able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and communicate with fabrication/site teams.
• Practical, problem-solving mindset with bespoke engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept, design, detail and calculation for new/modified process plant systems.
• Define process layouts and equipment arrangements with integration in mind.
• Design ducting, pipework, supports, insulation and access.
• Coordinate with structural/steelwork to align with process needs.
• Produce structural calculations to verify loads and safety factors.
• Develop novel designs to fit existing constrained facilities.
• Create 3D models, general arrangements and fabrication drawings in Inventor/AutoCAD.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Process plant design

Independent working

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Process/Design Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

G Force Recruitment is sourcing a Design Engineer to lead process plant design from concept through to detailed design and calculation, with accompanying structural design work. The role is based in West Yorkshire with office work and occasional site visits.

The position is full-time and permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience and a comprehensive package.