Project Design Engineer

New Appointments Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company in Sittingbourne is seeking a Project Design Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept to installation. The role involves mechanical design and hands-on project delivery. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering qualification and CAD experience. This position offers technical variety and the chance to contribute to impactful engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification such as HND/HNC or City & Guilds.
• Experience with CAD, preferably AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Experience in the UK water industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design engineered products and systems using CAD.
• Support the project lifecycle from technical requirements to installation.
• Manage project progress, costings, and documentation.

Skills

CAD experience

Project engineering

Mechanical design

Education

Engineering qualification (HND/HNC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Project Design Engineer

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Type: Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Project Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team, taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion. This position combines mechanical design with hands‑on project delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys seeing their work progress from initial concept to installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design engineered products and systems using CAD (AutoCAD / SolidWorks).
• Produce drawings, layouts, and design calculations.
• Support the full project lifecycle from technical requirements to installation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering teams.
• Manage project progress, costings, and documentation.
• Develop new designs and improve existing solutions.

Requirements

• Engineering qualification (HND/HNC, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• CAD experience (training available where necessary).
• Previous design and/or project engineering experience.
• Experience in the UK water industry (advantage but not essential).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Why Join?

This role offers responsibility, technical variety, and the chance to take ownership of meaningful engineering projects. You will be supported by a collaborative team while retaining autonomy over your work and contributing to bespoke product development.

CV's in Word format to be sent to (URL removed).

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.