Project Design Engineer

Overview

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.

• Design engineered products and systems using CAD (AutoCAD / Solid Works).

• 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.

• 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.

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.

CVs in Word format to be sent to s.vi

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Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we would also appreciate a simplified version in Word format.

If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV. We would still like to hear from you. You can find us on our website or Linked In, Facebook, Instagram and X @ nag recruitment.

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