Graduate Design Engineer

The role - Graduate Design Engineer

Location - Aberdeen City Centre

Hours - Full-time - 8.30-17.00 (Monday to Friday)

Salary - £30k

Office Angels are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Graduate Design Engineer to join their growing design team in Aberdeen.

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional to join a structured development programme designed to provide hands-on experience across the full engineering design lifecycle. Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, you'll receive ongoing training, mentoring, and support whilst developing the technical skills needed to progress into a Design Engineer position.

If you're looking to kick-start your engineering career with a business that invests in your development, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will support the delivery of engineering design projects while developing your knowledge and experience within a busy technical environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with the interpretation of technical specifications and project requirements
Preparing and maintaining technical design documentation
Producing and updating CAD drawings using AutoCAD
Supporting design calculations and technical assessments under guidance
Working collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project teams
Attending design reviews, project meetings, and handovers
Assisting with project close-out documentation and handover packs
Developing a strong understanding of engineering design processes and industry standardsAbout You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

A Degree or Level 3+ qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Physics, or a related discipline
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational and time management abilities
A proactive and positive approach to learning
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
The ability to commute to the Aberdeen officeDesirable

Knowledge of building services, ventilation systems, or related engineering disciplines
An understanding of fire safety, smoke control, or alarm systems
Exposure to HVAC or electrical building services environments
Experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD softwareWhat's on Offer?

Structured graduate development programme
Ongoing mentoring and technical training
Exposure to live engineering projects
Clear career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a specialist engineering sectorThis is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious graduate looking to gain practical experience, develop technical expertise, and establish a successful engineering career.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact the Office Angels team for a confidential discussion.

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