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Design Engineer - Steel Fabrication

Sheffield Permanent £30,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
This is a hands‑on Design Engineer role focused on producing accurate, high‑quality designs to support the manufacture and installation of large‑scale engineered products. You'll support projects from initial design approval through to fabrication and construction, working closely with internal teams and external clients.
  • The salary for this role is £30k - £45k
  • This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sheffield.

About Our Client

The client is a market‑leading engineering organisation delivering specialist storage and structural solutions across the UK and internationally. They are known for their strong engineering standards, customer‑first approach and commitment to a "right first time" culture.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

  • Produce detailed, to‑scale 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
  • Create general arrangements, fabrication drawings, sheet metal projections and access steelwork designs
  • Manage and control drawings through Vault, coordinating with sales and contracts teams
  • Apply engineering principles and material knowledge to assess manufacturability and constructability
  • Prepare manufacturing lists and bills of materials (BOMs)
  • Liaise with contracts managers, site teams and installation crews on technical construction matters
  • Work closely with production planning and manufacturing on fabrication details
  • Attend internal and client design reviews as required
  • Ensure designs comply with industry standards, health & safety requirements and internal procedures

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate

  • Holds GCSEs in core technical subjects and/or a CAD‑related qualification; degree‑qualified engineers are encouraged
  • Strong experience using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor and Vault Pro (iLogic advantageous)
  • Background in sheet metal, steel fabrication or structural engineering design
  • Confident producing BOMs and working to tight project deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to interpret and challenge technical drawings
  • Strong communicator who enjoys working with customers and cross‑functional teams
  • Organised, commercially aware and keen to develop professionally

What's on Offer

What's on offer

  • Salary in the region of £30,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Early finish every Friday
  • Profit‑related bonus
  • Increasing annual leave entitlement, with option to purchase more
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Access to a wide employee benefits platform, including retail, travel and supermarket discounts
  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing training and development in a supportive engineering environment
Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7001304
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-042026-7001304