Plant 3D Design Engineer

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Ditton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Engineers is seeking a Design Engineer to join its established consultancy, delivering design and construction management services to industrial clients across the UK. You will carry out detailed design work on projects ranging from small modifications to large installations and support the delivery team to meet deadlines.

The role combines design with site activity: travel to client sites for surveys, then translate findings into 2D/3D drawings using Revit, AutoCAD and Plant 3D.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or above in a relevant discipline.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and Plant 3D; Inventor experience desirable.
• Experience in industrial design, including 3D modelling of buildings, pipework and supports, equipment, and bespoke industrial structures or units
• Proven experience producing construction-ready 2D detail drawings
• Able to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• Full UK driving licence
• Valid passport

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed design work on small to large-scale industrial projects
• Prepare and check 2D and 3D technical designs and drawings
• Produce 2D detailed design drawings ready for construction
• Undertake site surveys at client locations across the UK
• Provide technical support to the delivery team so activity deadlines are met
• Make sure designs meet client needs, quality standards and budget constraints
• Follow common data environment (CDE) procedures for document control and collaboration

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Inventor

Job description

Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

Location: On-site, 5 days per week

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

About the Opportunity

Echelon Engineers is working on behalf of an established engineering consultancy that delivers design and construction management services to industrial clients across the UK. They are looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

The Role

You will carry out detailed design work on projects ranging from small modifications to large-scale installations, and support the delivery team in meeting project deadlines. The role combines design work with hands-on site activity: you will travel to client sites across the UK to carry out surveys, then turn that information into accurate 2D and 3D technical designs and drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed design work on small to large-scale industrial projects
• Prepare and check 2D and 3D technical designs and drawings
• Produce 2D detailed design drawings ready for construction
• Undertake site surveys at client locations across the UK
• Provide technical support to the delivery team so activity deadlines are met
• Make sure designs meet client needs, quality standards and budget constraints
• Follow common data environment (CDE) procedures for document control and collaboration

Essential Requirements

• Educated to HNC level or above in a relevant discipline
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and Plant 3D, with Inventor experience desirable
• Experience in industrial design, including 3D modelling of buildings, pipework and supports, equipment, and bespoke industrial structures or units
• Proven experience producing construction-ready 2D detail drawings
• Able to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• Full UK driving licence
• Valid passport

Desirable

• Knowledge of BIM processes
• Confidence working within a common data environment
• Experience across the wider Autodesk product range

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience
• Varied project work across a range of industrial sectors
• Practical site exposure alongside design work
• The chance to work within a supportive multidisciplinary engineering team