Project Design Engineer

VERTECH GROUP LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company is seeking a Project Design Engineer in Manchester to develop innovative design solutions for exhibitions and retail concepts. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the sales and production teams, guiding fabrication and installation methods. Strong experience in CAD design and SolidWorks is essential for creating detailed drawings and managing projects from concept through completion. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £40K - £50K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal, fabrication, exhibition or retail display design.
• Strong CAD design and drawing experience, SolidWorks essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the sales team to secure new business through design solutions.
• Support the production team with guidance on fabrication and installation methods.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings in SolidWorks and manage projects from concept to completion.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

Fabrication

Sheet metal design

Job description

Overview

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. Youll 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

Youll 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, youll be involved in the full lifecycle of every project

Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will 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 will 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 will be involved in the full lifecycle of every project.

Experience / Qualifications

• 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