Installation Design Engineer | Colchester | up to £40,000 | 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
We are working with an innovative engineering business that is transforming the composites and structural design space. As part of an ambitious growth plan, they are expanding their design team and looking for a talented Installation Design Engineer to join their Colchester office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled designer who thrives on solving real-world engineering challenges, enjoys working at pace, and wants to contribute to sustainable, low-carbon infrastructure solutions.
The Role
As an Installation Design Engineer, you will produce and review detailed 2D and 3D models and drawings, using your engineering knowledge, practical experience, and design calculations to specify the most effective component applications. You will work closely with Project Managers, Production, and Engineering teams to deliver practical, high-quality design solutions.
BIM experience is essential, you will use it daily to create, coordinate, and manage designs across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce detailed 2D/3D models and drawings using Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and BIM
Ensure designs are compliant, constructable, and technically accurate
Collaborate with Project Managers, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve technical queries
Attend site visits and produce red-line/as-built drawings
Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Strong engineering and structural design knowledge
Practical experience with BIM and CAD tools
Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
Confident communicator; comfortable client-facing and on-site
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Knowledge of GRP/composite structural design
Previous experience in design engineering roles
Professional membership (or working towards, e.g., RIBA)
Benefits:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension, wellbeing initiatives, and health screening
Role-specific training and development
Health & lifestyle screening services
Wellbeing programmes and initiatives
If you are a practical, technically skilled Installation Design Engineer with strong BIM experience looking for a role where you can influence design and innovation, we want to hear from you