Design Engineer / Draughting Engineer
- Escape
- Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
- Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Engineering
Job Description
Are you experienced in turning technical concepts into accurate, buildable designs? Our client is a respected engineering specialist delivering bespoke fabricated solutions for industrial and commercial sites across the UK. They are looking for a design professional who can take ownership of drawings, documentation, and coordination from initial brief through to manufacture and installation.
The role
You will work closely with clients, project managers, workshop teams, and site engineers to develop practical design solutions that align with project scope, standards, and timescales. The work is varied and involves projects at different stages, so confidence in managing priorities and communicating clearly is essential.
Key responsibilities
Produce high quality drawings using packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, Advance Steel
Develop innovative design solutions from concept through to final issue
Manage incoming and outgoing drawings and project documents
Carry out site visits, measurements, and support survey work
Create BoQs and requisition materials
Issue installation drawings and support site teams through delivery
Coordinate with project managers, workshop staff, and suppliers
Liaise with specialist subcontractors and design consultants where required
About you
Strong background in design, draughting, or drawing office work within fabrication, structural steelwork, mechanical installation, or similar engineering environments
Confident across multiple CAD platforms with an eye for detail
Able to interpret technical information and turn it into accurate, clear outputs
Comfortable visiting sites and working with survey data
Excellent communicator able to work with clients, production teams, and site staff
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
What is on offer
Opportunity to work on diverse, technically interesting projects
Close interaction with clients and full lifecycle involvement
Supportive team culture with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and career
Competitive salary and benefits package
The role
You will work closely with clients, project managers, workshop teams, and site engineers to develop practical design solutions that align with project scope, standards, and timescales. The work is varied and involves projects at different stages, so confidence in managing priorities and communicating clearly is essential.
Key responsibilities
Produce high quality drawings using packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, Advance Steel
Develop innovative design solutions from concept through to final issue
Manage incoming and outgoing drawings and project documents
Carry out site visits, measurements, and support survey work
Create BoQs and requisition materials
Issue installation drawings and support site teams through delivery
Coordinate with project managers, workshop staff, and suppliers
Liaise with specialist subcontractors and design consultants where required
About you
Strong background in design, draughting, or drawing office work within fabrication, structural steelwork, mechanical installation, or similar engineering environments
Confident across multiple CAD platforms with an eye for detail
Able to interpret technical information and turn it into accurate, clear outputs
Comfortable visiting sites and working with survey data
Excellent communicator able to work with clients, production teams, and site staff
Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
What is on offer
Opportunity to work on diverse, technically interesting projects
Close interaction with clients and full lifecycle involvement
Supportive team culture with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and career
Competitive salary and benefits package
About Escape