Design Engineer in Pinhoe

Job Description

Design / Building Engineer (Industrial Projects)\n\nDay Shift\nCirca £55,000 + Bonus + Enhanced Benefits\nLocation: Exeter\n\nWe're looking to speak with engineers who have experience working with building layouts, CAD drawings and site development projects, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment.\n\nThis is an opportunity to join a global engineering business supporting the redevelopment of a newly acquired site, helping shape it from early design stages through to a fully operational production facility.\n\nRather than a purely contracts or senior project role, this position sits closer to the detail. You'll be reviewing layouts, working with external designers, and ensuring what's being designed actually works on site.\n\nYou'll act as the link between drawings and delivery, supporting contractors, coordinating activity, and making sure designs are practical, safe and fit for purpose.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nSupporting the redevelopment of an industrial site into a new production facility\nWorking closely with architects and external design teams on building layouts and infrastructure\nReviewing CAD drawings (AutoCAD or similar) and feeding back on practical site requirements\nMaking minor amendments to layouts where needed and ensuring designs are workable on site\nCoordinating contractors during build and installation phases\nSupporting delivery across civil, mechanical and electrical works\nActing as the point of contact between design teams and site operations\nReviewing RAMS and ensuring works are carried out safely and in line with CDM regulations\nSupporting utilities integration including power, gas and HVAC systems\nHelping oversee installation of plant, equipment and supporting infrastructure\nSupporting the transition from build phase into an operational manufacturing facility\nWhat's In It for You\n\nInvolvement in building a new production facility from the ground up\nLong-term progression into a site services / facilities engineering role\nStable, well-invested business with strong long-term plans\nExposure to large-scale site development and industrial projects\nCompetitive salary, bonus and enhanced benefits package\nDay-based role with good work-life balance\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nBackground as a Design Engineer, Building Engineer, Facilities Engineer or similar\nExperience working with CAD drawings (AutoCAD or similar), including reviewing and ideally making basic edits\nExperience supporting building, refurbishment or site development projects\nComfortable working with external contractors, architects and design teams\nUnderstanding of building services such as electrical infrastructure, HVAC or utilities\nAbility to interpret technical drawings and translate them into practical site requirements\nAwareness of site safety, RAMS and CDM regulations\nOrganised, hands-on approach with the ability to coordinate multiple activities\nDesirable\nExperience within industrial or manufacturing environments\nExposure to planning or building regulations\nFamiliarity with project stages (RIBA or similar)\n\nInterested?\n\nThis is a good fit for someone who enjoys the design and layout side of engineering but still wants to stay close to site and see projects delivered properly.\n\nIf you want something a bit different from a standard maintenance role and like the idea of shaping a site from the ground up, it's worth a conversation