Senior Design Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Aston Clinton is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and compliance on new FMCG production lines. You'll drive risk elimination, ensuring safety integration across all systems. The ideal candidate has experience with filling lines, a deep understanding of CDM regulations, and proficiency in design tools like SolidWorks. This role offers a competitive daily rate and is focused on a three-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in FMCG installations like filling lines and automated systems.
• Deep understanding of Principal Contractor responsibilities and collaboration.
• Solid command of CDM 2015 and Principal Designer responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Principal Designer for installations across new production lines.
• Drive proactive risk elimination in design, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with Principal Contractor for health & safety integration.

Skills

FMCG installations experience

CDM 2015 knowledge

SolidWorks proficiency

Strong communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Rate: £400-£500/day (Outside IR35) • Schedule: Monday-Friday Core Office Hours • Location: Aylesbury – On-site Immediate Start 3‑Month Contract with potential to extend.

Orion is urgently seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead CDM compliance and design risk coordination on a high‑impact FMCG production line installation. This is a project design role, focused on integrating complex mechanical, electrical, and structural systems across filling lines, vessels, and automated assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Principal Designer for installations across new production lines.
• Drive proactive risk elimination in design, ensuring CDM compliance from day one.
• Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015, driving compliance from pre‑construction through installation.
• Rapidly embed into existing project teams and documentation to avoid delays.
• Lead design risk reviews across machinery, civils, and M&E systems.
• Collaborate tightly with the Principal Contractor to ensure seamless health & safety integration.
• Ensure all PD deliverables align with aggressive installation timelines.
• Set up clear communication channels across design and PC for H&S data flow.
• Own and deliver health and safety file – future proofed for maintenance and decommissioning.

Required Experience

• Proven track record in FMCG installations (filling lines, vessels, automated systems).
• Deep understanding of Principal Contractor responsibilities and PD‑PC collaboration.
• Solid command of CDM 2015 and Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Strong technical grasp of industrial design across mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.
• Experience compiling H&S Files and managing PCI.
• Confident communicator across client, design, and construction teams.

If you like the look of this Senior Design Engineer role, click and apply or contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury for further information.