Senior Design Engineer in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, South East

Energy Jobline CVL; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for an immediate, on-site contract in Aylesbury. The role focuses on CDM compliance and design risk coordination for FMCG installation projects. Candidates must have proven experience in handling complex mechanical, electrical, and structural designs along with strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive rate of £400–£500/day with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in FMCG installations (filling lines, vessels, automated systems).
• Solid command of CDM 2015 and Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Strong technical grasp of industrial design across mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Principal Designer for installations across new production lines.
• Drive proactive risk elimination in design, ensuring CDM compliance from day one.
• Own and deliver health and safety file – future proofed for maintenance and decommissioning.

Skills

FMCG installations

Principal Contractor responsibilities

CDM 2015 knowledge

Design tools proficiency

H&S file management

Communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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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 not product design, focused on integrating complex mechanical, electrical, and structural systems across filling lines, vessels, and automated assets.

Senior Design Engineer 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

Senior Design Engineer 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, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury (url removed)

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