Design Engineer

Design Engineer - GRP & Composite Structures (BIM / CAD) Colchester | -34,000 - -40,000 | 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Our client is an established and innovative manufacturer of GRP and composite structural products, designing and supplying solutions for critical civil infrastructure across rail, utilities, water, and marine sectors. With over 110 people at their Essex headquarters, a portfolio of patented products, and a strong focus on sustainable, low-carbon infrastructure, this business has real momentum and an ambitious growth plan.

The Opportunity

We''re expanding the design team and need a hands-on Design Engineer with strong BIM and CAD experience to deliver detailed 2D/3D models and drawings for live infrastructure and installation projects. You''ll work closely with Project Managers, Production, and Engineering teams in a busy environment, taking ownership from concept through to as-built.

BIM is central to the role; you''ll use it daily for coordination across multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D/3D models and drawings using Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and BIM tools
• Ensure designs are compliant, constructable, and technically accurate
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical queries
• Attend site visits and produce red-line / as-built drawings
• Support product development and continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

• Strong structural / installation design knowledge with practical BIM experience on live engineering or construction projects (academic-only experience will not be sufficient)
• Proficient with CAD tools (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate confidently on-site
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience with GRP or composite structures
• Background in civil/structural/installation design
• Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. RIBA or equivalent)
• Minimum 3+ years in a design engineering role

What''s on Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Role-specific training and development
• Health screening and wellbeing programmes

If you''re a practically minded Design Engineer with solid hands-on BIM/CAD experience and a passion for technical problem-solving in sustainable infrastructure, this is a rare chance to join a growing manufacturer at the forefront of UK composites innovation.

Apply today, only candidates with real BIM project experience will be considered.

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