Project Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading UK company in engineered solutions is seeking a Project Design Engineer based in Greater Manchester. The role involves developing design solutions for exhibition and retail concepts, managing multiple projects, and supporting the production team. Key qualifications include strong CAD design skills in SolidWorks and experience in fabrication or display design. This role offers significant career progression opportunities as you see your designs come to life.

Benefits

Career progression

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal, fabrication, exhibition or retail display design.
• Strong CAD design and drawing experience with SolidWorks.
• Mechanically minded with practical understanding of structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical design solutions turning concepts into structures.
• Support the production team with guidance on methods.
• Manage multiple live projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Sheet metal design

Fabrication experience

Exhibition display design

CAD design

Communication skills

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.