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Job Title: SolidWorks Mechanical Designer Job Type: Contract Term: 2 months (potential for extension) Start: Immediately Hourly Rate: £40 per hour Location: Herefordshire Onsite / Remote: Remote (with occasional visit to office) IR35 Status: Outside Our client is a long-established Engineering Design Consultancy, based in Herefordshire with strong skills in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Product Design and Analysis. Due to high workloads they are looking for an experienced SolidWorks Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team in an initial 2 month contract term. The ideal candidate will be a well rounded, mechanical designer with experience in design processes such as aluminium die casting and plastic injection moulding. The ideal candidate will be able to provide their own SolidWorks licence and workstation if working remotely. The client can provide this but you'd then need to be onsite. Skills and experience: Likely holds a relevant degree, though a strong track record and the right attitude are considered more valuable than formal qualifications. Demonstrated experience in leading the end-to-end design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems-from concept through to production. Proficient in producing detailed 3D CAD models using SolidWorks, along with comprehensive engineering drawings and supporting technical documentation. Ensures all designs adhere to applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams-including electrical, software, manufacturing, and quality assurance-to achieve fully integrated product solutions.

Gillespies LLP — Graduate/Assistant Designer (Landscape Architect / Architect) – Freelance / Contract Role About the opportunity We are looking for a talented Graduate/Assistant-level designer, welcoming applications from Landscape Architects or Architects, with strong visual, design and technical curiosity, to join our creative studio on a freelance / contract basis. This role is suitable for recent graduates or early-career professionals (typically 6–18 months experience is advantageous) who are eager to develop their practice skills while contributing to real projects across the UK and internationally. If you are passionate about design, enjoy working across scales, and want hands-on exposure to real project delivery within a collaborative studio environment, we would like to hear from you. About us Gillespies LLP is a diverse and free-thinking team of landscape architects, masterplanners and urban designers. We believe great places are created when people, nature and design intelligence work in balance. While technology is transforming design practice, we value the human insight, creativity and storytelling that shape enduring environments. Our work spans large-scale landscape, public realm and urban regeneration projects in the UK and internationally. Role scope You will support project teams in a design-led, professional studio environment. Typical activities may include: • Preparation of presentation materials across digital, 3D and graphic media, • Development of drawings and packages for planning, technical, tender and construction stages, • Conceptual sketching, illustrative design and visualisation support, • Contribution to design research, precedent studies, materials exploration and technical references, • Drafting, setting up and amending drawings in accordance with studio CAD/BIM standards, • Project file management, drawing issue coordination, printing and documentation control, • Participation in internal design discussions and project meetings, • Fieldwork, site surveys and research tasks where required Design, digital and emerging technology skills We are particularly interested in candidates who are curious about how digital innovation and AI-assisted workflows are shaping modern design practice. You should demonstrate an interest in: • Design exploration using emerging digital tools, • 3D Visualisation, graphic communication and workflow optimisation, • Data-informed design research and analysis, • Experimentation with new design technologies within a studio environment Freelance working considerations This is a freelance / contract role. Candidates should therefore be able to confirm: • Professional Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance coverage appropriate to freelance design work, • Familiarity with industry-standard design tools used in landscape and architectural practice, • Access to your own laptop and business licensed core design software Software list : Essential • Adobe Creative Cloud (with access to Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator as a minimum), • Microsoft 365 or Studio 2019 with MS Teams., • AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT Desirable based on project requirements • Autodesk Revit, • Autodesk Navisworks & Manager, • ArcGIS Desktop Pro, • Autodesk Civil 3D, • Sketch-up Pro, • Google Earth Pro, • NBS Chorus, • Rhino What we are looking for Education and professional development • Relevant degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related design discipline, • Post-graduate qualification is desirable, • Student member of the Landscape Institute (or equivalent) working toward professional accreditation is advantageous Technical and planning awareness • Basic understanding of the UK planning system and policy context, • Awareness of technical standards relevant to design and construction documentation, • Exposure to professional studio processes and project delivery stages Communication and creative capability • Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills, • Ability to develop hand sketches, digital drawings and presentation graphics, • Creative problem-solving mindset Personal attributes • Flexible and adaptable working style, • Curious and eager to learn, • Resilient and proactive, • Passionate about design quality, • Self-motivated and collaborative How to apply If you believe you are a good match for this opportunity, please submit your CV and portfolio using the Apply For This Job button above. Equal opportunities Gillespies LLP is an equal opportunities employer.

Gillespies LLP — Designer (Landscape Architect / Architect) – Freelance / Contract Role About us We are Gillespies LLP, a diverse and free-thinking design studio working across landscape architecture, architecture, masterplanning and urban design. For more than 60 years, we have continued to learn, adapt and evolve. We believe that great places are created when creativity, people and nature are thoughtfully balanced. While technology can support design thinking, it is human insight, cultural understanding and storytelling that shape environments people truly connect with. Our work focuses on designing places where communities and nature coexist — creating meaningful, resilient and inspiring environments. Tell us your story. Role overview We are seeking designers with a background in either architecture or landscape architecture to join us on a freelance / contract basis, supporting project teams across UK and international commissions. This role is suitable for early-career to mid-level designers who are eager to develop their professional skills within a creative, collaborative studio environment. You will contribute to design work across project stages, supporting concept development, visualisation, technical design and delivery tasks. What we are looking for Education and experience • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in architecture, landscape architecture, or a closely related design discipline, • Degree and postgraduate qualification in architecture, landscape architecture, or equivalent design field, • Professional accreditation (such as CMLI, ARB, or international equivalent) is desirable but not essential Portfolio Your portfolio should demonstrate a range of design work, including: • Concept design and sketch development, • Visual communication and presentation graphics, • Development of technical or construction-related design (external works) material where possible Technical and design skills • Proficiency in CAD-based design workflows (such as AutoCAD or equivalent software), • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and 2D/3D design tools such as SketchUp, Revit or BIM, • Ability to develop ideas from early concept through to more detailed design stages, • Experience working within UK practice context is highly desirable Digital innovation and emerging design tools We are particularly interested in candidates who are curious about how technology is shaping contemporary design practice. You should demonstrate interest in: • AI-assisted design and visualisation workflows, • Data-informed design research and optimisation, • Experimentation with emerging digital tools in a design-led environment, • Improving creative and project efficiency through technology Freelance working considerations This is a freelance / contract role. Candidates should therefore be able to confirm: • Professional Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance coverage appropriate to freelance design work, • Familiarity with industry-standard design tools used in landscape and architectural practice, • Access to your own laptop and business licensed core design software Software list : Essential • Adobe Creative Cloud (with access to Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator as a minimum), • Microsoft 365 or Studio 2019 with MS Teams., • AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT Desirable based on project requirements • Autodesk Revit, • Autodesk Navisworks & Manager, • ArcGIS Desktop Pro, • Autodesk Civil 3D, • Sketch-up Pro, • Google Earth Pro, • NBS Chorus, • Rhino Personal qualities • Creative and curious design thinker, • Enthusiastic learner open to new approaches, • Collaborative team player, • Passionate about high-quality place-making and spatial design, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Adaptable, proactive and resilient How to apply If you believe you are a suitable match for this opportunity, please submit your CV and portfolio using the Apply For This Job button above. Equal opportunities Gillespies LLP is an equal opportunities employer.

Gillespies LLP — Senior / Principal Designer (Landscape Architect / Architect) – Freelance / Contract Role About the opportunity Gillespies LLP is a leading landscape architecture, masterplanning and urban design studio with a strong reputation for delivering responsibly designed, transformative, and award-winning environments that enhance people’s lives. We collaborate with forward-thinking clients on pioneering projects across the UK and internationally, shaping places that support healthier, more inclusive and sustainable communities. We are committed to advancing nature-led urbanism, integrating landscape, architecture and urban systems to create resilient and meaningful places for the future. We are seeking a highly talented Senior or Principal-level designer (Landscape Architect or Architect background welcome) to join us on a freelance / contract basis, contributing to design leadership, project delivery and creative development within our studio. Role overview You will play a key role in leading design thinking, supporting project teams, and contributing to the development and delivery of complex projects from concept through to construction. This role is suitable for experienced designers who are confident operating across scales, from strategic design thinking to detailed implementation. Key responsibilities may include: • Leading or supporting design development across concept, planning and technical stages, • Producing high-quality drawings, diagrams, visualisations and presentation materials, • Guiding assistants and mentoring junior team members, • Contributing to client discussions, workshops and design reviews, • Supporting project coordination, tender preparation and construction-stage design input, • Working across multidisciplinary teams on UK and international projects, • Supporting research, precedent analysis and material exploration Design, digital and innovation capability We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about the evolving relationship between design and technology. You should demonstrate interest and experience in: • Emerging digital design tools and AI-assisted workflows, • Visualisation, data-informed design research and design optimisation, • Integration of digital methods into concept generation and delivery processes, • Supporting studio learning and mentoring others in improved digital practice Freelance working considerations This is a freelance / contract role. Candidates should therefore be able to confirm: • Professional Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance coverage appropriate to freelance design work, • Familiarity with industry-standard design tools used in landscape and architectural practice, • Access to your own laptop and business licensed core design software Software list : Essential • Adobe Creative Cloud (with access to Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator as a minimum), • Microsoft 365 or Studio 2019 with MS Teams., • AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT Desirable based on project requirements • Autodesk Revit, • Autodesk Navisworks & Manager, • ArcGIS Desktop Pro, • Autodesk Civil 3D, • Sketch-up Pro, • Google Earth Pro, • NBS Chorus, • Rhino What we are looking for Experience and qualifications • Minimum 4 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, or related design fields, • Degree and postgraduate qualification in landscape architecture, architecture, or equivalent design discipline, • Professional accreditation such as CMLI (or equivalent international qualification) is desirable but not essential Portfolio and technical capability Your portfolio should demonstrate a broad range of work, including: • Conceptual design and sketch development, • Detailed technical design and construction-stage output (for external works), • Experience delivering projects through planning, tender or site stages, • Work within UK practice context is highly advantageous Software and communication skills • Strong proficiency in CAD-based design workflows (e.g. AutoCAD or equivalent), • Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design tools such as SketchUp, Revit and BIM, • Excellent written and spoken English communication Leadership and collaboration • Ability to contribute to or lead complex design tasks, • Experience guiding or mentoring junior team members, • Confidence engaging with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary consultants Personal qualities • Creative and strategic design thinker, • Curious about new design approaches and emerging technologies, • Resilient, adaptable and proactive, • Passionate about high-quality landscape and place-led design, • Self-motivated with strong professional judgement How to apply If you believe you are a good match for this opportunity, please submit your CV and portfolio using the Apply For This Job button above.

Sales Person/ CAD Designer (Un-capped Commission). Are you an aspiring Sales Representative looking for a dynamic, fast-paced role that offers full CAD training, the potential to earn over £50k per year with uncapped commission to boost your OTE, and progression to seniority within the company?.

Seeking a Trainee CAD Designer for a manufacturing company in Southampton.

A Central London consultancy is seeking a Chartered (near or just) Senior Structural Engineer to join their expanding design studio in Clerkenwell.The ideal candidate will have a MEng/MSc in Structural, Architectural, or Civil Engineering along with at least 5 years of design and project-running exp

InstaDeep is looking for Research Engineers to join our Research Team in London, working at the intersection of machine learning and life sciences.Our in-house Research Team aims to build foundational expertise and develops the next-generation in of deep learning technologies for life science applic

Mentoring and developing junior team members while supporting continuous improvement across CAD systems, drawing office procedures and engineering standards. Strong working knowledge of MicroStation and experience of engineering CAD software such as Solid Edge, NX or Open Utilities Substation. Worki

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Antenna and RF Design Engineer where you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge antenna and RF subsystems across a broad frequency range.This role involves working on innovative projects that span active antenna systems, phased arrays, and advanced

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer Location: Hybrid working, based at one of our offices - Redhill, Birmingham, Glasgow, Chester or Leeds Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About us: Shape the Future of Water Engineering with us.We're not simply del

Our client is a leading British technology company known for designing innovative computing platforms used by millions of developers, educators, engineers, and hobbyists worldwide.The company focuses on accessible, high-performance computing and is expanding its in-house ASIC capability to support a

Alumni Ventures is currently seeking a Design Engineer to tackle challenging design problems and enhance our design system.This role involves consulting closely with product engineers and implementing creative UI solutions.The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of industry experience in de

My changes cascaded throughout the app for comprehensive critique (thanks, React component system!). Each improvement to a common component cascades throughout our app.

Salary upon experience, plus bonus and visa sponsorship.We are recruiting for a Senior RF IC Design Engineer to join our client in Cambridge – one world’s Semiconductor leaders.UK visa sponsorship and relocation package is also available.Based in UK’s high‑tech hub of Cambridge, our global c

We are looking for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join our hardware team.This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership as the only Electronics Engineer within the business, leading hardware development from concept through to production.You will play a key role in product development

The ideal candidate will have experience with Cadence and Synopsys physical design tools and be adept in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and TCL.

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to spearhead hardware development.As the sole Electronics Engineer, you'll own the design process, from concept to production.The role involves leading compliance, collaborating with manufacturers, and hands-on circuit design

Kier Group in Speke is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Design team within Kier Design, part of our Construction Engineering capability.You will lead a team delivering complex construction engineering services, keeping safety and buildability at the forefront of every solution.You will manag

Design Engineer – 2+ years of continuous experience as an engineer or designer, proficient in both disciplines, with experience shipping code to hundreds of users. Junior Design Engineer – up to 2 years of industry experience as a designer or engineer, with projects that showcase visual taste an

Competitive basic salary, bonus, visa and relocation support.Join a world-leading semiconductor company shaping the future of wireless connectivity.We are recruiting for a Staff RF IC Design Engineer to join our client’s highly regarded RF IC Design team based in Cambridge — one of the world’s

A thriving technical consultancy in Cambridgeshire is looking for a Senior RF Hardware Engineer to work on innovative Defence projects.The role involves collaborating closely with clients to devise solutions for complex requirements and developing products from conception to manufacturing.The ideal

Good Maven is seeking a Principal Product Designer (Head of Design) to establish and lead the design function for Limbic, an AI healthcare company based in London.

Cadence (Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, Genus).

From a CAD tool perspective, experience with floorplanning tools, P&R flows, global timing verification and physical design verification flows is required.

Salary upon experience, plus bonus and visa sponsorship.We are recruiting for a Senior RF IC Design Engineer to join our client in Cambridge – one world’s Semiconductor leaders.UK visa sponsorship and relocation package is also available.Based in UK’s high‑tech hub of Cambridge, our global c

A Senior RF Hardware Engineer with good Analogue skills will join a thriving Technical Consultancy to work on a complex range of Defence related projects from radar systems to sensors and radio communications.Great opportunity to bring your own ideas to solve challenging real-world problems, interac

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electrical power design, data-center experience, and proficiency with BlueBeam, AutoCAD,.

Proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.

Kitchen Sales Designer creates kitchen designs using CAD software, collaborates with clients, manages projects, and provides customer service.

Entry-level CAD Technician role in Scunthorpe offering training and career progression within a traffic management business.

Seeking a CAD/Revit Technician to produce detailed construction drawings for building regulations and fire remediation projects.

Architectural Technician role focusing on residential projects, liaising with planning authorities and clients.Requires knowledge of building regulations and planning legislation, and experience in large-scale residential schemes.

Seeking an Architectural Technician for a full-time, permanent role within a team, focusing on residential projects and liaising with planning authorities and clients.Requires knowledge of building regulations.

Senior Architectural Technician sought for a role in Birmingham.Responsibilities include technical drawings, project management, and client presentations.

Senior Architectural Technician sought to produce detailed drawings, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate with contractors.

An AJ100 architectural practice seeks an experienced Senior Architectural Technician for their Leicester studio to join their expanding team and contribute to award-winning design services.

Architectural Technician needed for a busy team to work on housing projects, liaising with planning authorities and clients.

Architectural Technician role involving residential projects, client/authority liaison, and producing detailed AutoCAD drawings.

Architectural Technician needed to create technical drawings using AutoCAD, work across RIBA stages, and liaise with clients on residential, commercial, educational, and industrial projects.

Seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technician for an AJ100 architectural practice in Leicester, offering award-winning design services across various projects.

Experience with Revit and AutoCAD required.

Seeking an Electrical CAD/Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Birmingham, involving detailed electrical design and client liaison on diverse building services projects.

Seeking a Senior Product Designer to lead end-to-end design for a complex B2B SaaS platform, focusing on UX, systems thinking, and information architecture to simplify operational workflows.

CAD Technician role focusing on joinery and SolidWorks for luxury bespoke furniture design and manufacturing for superyacht and high-end residential projects.

CAD Technician wanted to produce designs using AutoCAD LT for a sheet metal manufacturer. Requires 5+ years experience in structural steelwork, cladding, or facade industries.

Graduate CAD Technician role assisting the design team with SolidWorks/AlphaCAM, offering training and career progression.

Creates 2D and 3D CAD drawings for interior fit-outs, interprets technical drawings, and supports manufacturing.