Project Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading UK company is seeking a Project Design Engineer to create innovative designs for exhibitions and displays. The role involves working closely with sales and production teams, managing multiple projects, and creating detailed CAD drawings in SolidWorks. Ideal candidates will have sheet metal and fabrication experience, strong communication skills, and a mechanical background. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop practical design solutions for exhibitions and displays.
• Provide guidance on fabrication and installation methods.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings for bespoke projects.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Strong CAD design experience

Effective communication skills

Mechanically minded

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 in a friendly, innovative environment where you ll see your designs move from concept to production!

Apply now for FULL details!