Project Design Engineer

Vertech Group (UK) Ltd; Acres; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company is seeking a Project Design Engineer to develop design solutions for exhibition and retail concepts. In this hands-on role, you will support production with fabrication guidance and manage multiple projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate has experience in sheet metal and fabrication, and strong skills in SolidWorks CAD software. This position offers attractive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive benefits

Scope for career progression

Innovative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant design and fabrication processes.
• Strong skills in CAD software, especially SolidWorks.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical design solutions for exhibition and retail concepts.
• Support production team with fabrication and assembly guidance.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings in SolidWorks.

Skills

Experience in sheet metal, fabrication, exhibition or retail display design

Strong CAD design and drawing experience (SolidWorks essential)

Mechanically minded with a practical understanding of how structures fit together

Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously

Clear and confident communicator

Education

Formal engineering qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Project Design Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Circa 40K - 50K + Benefits

Project Design Engineer required by a leading UK company delivering large-scale Engineered Solutions!

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with the sales team to help secure new business by developing smart, practical design solutions that turn exhibition and retail concepts into real, buildable structures.

You’ll also play a key role in supporting the production team, providing clear guidance on fabrication, assembly and installation methods. From creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings in SolidWorks for bespoke displays and structural elements, to managing multiple live projects from concept through to completion, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of every project.

Experience:

• Experience in sheet metal, fabrication, exhibition or retail display design
• Strong CAD design and drawing experience (SolidWorks essential)
• Mechanically minded with a practical understanding of how structures fit together
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Clear and confident communicator, able to liaise effectively across sales, clients and production teams

Nice-to-have:

• Formal engineering qualification

A tremendous opportunity offering plenty of scope for career progression, where you’ll see your designs move from concept to production in a friendly, innovative environment!

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