Design Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
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Technical UI Designer
🇬🇧 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Game Companies 🇬🇧 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Create core UI systems and implement complex UI features for unannounced game projects using visual scripting tools. Build reusable components, contribute UI design ideas, and collaborate with designers, artists, technical artists, and tools programmers to improve the team's tools and workflows.
Design Engineering Student Placement (Powertrains)
🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, City of Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Targetjobs Uk 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, City of Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Contribute to the design, development, testing, and validation of Formula 1 power unit components and systems, including ICE, ERS, battery, electronics, MGU-K, turbo, and cooling systems. Build test fixtures and simulations, analyse performance and failure data, document findings, and collaborate with technical and manufacturing teams.
Mechanical Design Engineering Placement Student
🇬🇧 Newtownabbey, BT36 6XJ, United Kingdom
Targetjobs Uk 🇬🇧 Newtownabbey, BT36 6XJ, United Kingdom
Support mechanical product design and analysis teams by designing components and assemblies, preparing CAD studies and drawings, and organizing and building prototypes. Conduct mechanical testing and report writing, process design changes through the PLM system, and provide general engineering team support.
Secondary Team Leader – Secondary Design Engineering (Grid Solutions)
🇬🇧 Stafford, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Ge Vernova 🇬🇧 Stafford, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Build and lead the Secondary Design Engineering department, appointing and mentoring sub-team leaders while providing technical authority and final sign-off for Control, Protection, and Automation designs on HV/EHV and FACTS projects. Manage project delivery, cross-functional interfaces, subcontracted design packages, team development, resource allocation, and standardized engineering processes while meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets.
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Mechanical Design Engineering Placement Student
🇬🇧 Newtownabbey, BT36 6XJ, United Kingdom
Sensata Technologies 🇬🇧 Newtownabbey, BT36 6XJ, United Kingdom
Design mechanical components and assemblies, prepare CAD studies and 2D drawings, and organize and build prototype components. Conduct mechanical testing and report results, process design changes through a PLM system, and provide general engineering team support.
Sprinkler Design Manager
🇬🇧 Bothwell, G71 8RB, United Kingdom
Emtec Group 🇬🇧 Bothwell, G71 8RB, United Kingdom
Lead and develop the sprinkler design team, overseeing design quality, compliance, and delivery across multiple projects. Provide technical guidance from tender and pre-construction through installation and commissioning, while improving design processes and supporting LPCB accreditation.
Design Manager
🇬🇧 Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment 🇬🇧 Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage wastewater infrastructure design from concept and feasibility through detailed design and construction support. Oversee budgets, resources, schedules, technical risks, compliance, design documentation, and stakeholder relationships to deliver quality designs on time and within budget.
Design Engineering - Parts Coordinator
🇬🇧 Daventry, West Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Singer Vehicle Design 🇬🇧 Daventry, West Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Coordinate parts requests by identifying components from CAD drawings, engineering information, and bills of materials; check stock, issue available parts, and arrange transfers or purchases for unavailable items. Maintain accurate inventory and traceability records, coordinate development vehicle transport, and work with workshop, engineering, stores, purchasing, and test teams to prevent delays.
Controls Design Engineer, Controls Design Engineering
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Develop and maintain global BMS and EPMS design standards, specifications, control points lists, and project-specific scopes of work for data center projects. Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to review designs and bids, support commissioning and operations, manage risks, and improve cost, quality, and consistency across projects.
Front End Developer (Design Systems Analyst)
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Foster + Partners 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Develop and maintain high-performing web applications and interactive data visualisations supporting architecture, engineering, and design workflows. Collaborate with developers, designers, and user experience specialists throughout the application lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to deployment and maintenance.
Technical Design Manager – EV Charging Infrastructure | London | Salary DOE
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Everec 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Manage technical design delivery across multiple EV charging infrastructure projects, progressing coordinated multidisciplinary design packages through RIBA Stage 4 and preparing them for construction. Coordinate consultants and construction teams, resolve design and buildability issues, review compliance, and support tendering, value engineering, and standardised design processes.
Design Manager - Steelwork
🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Capgemini 🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
The Design Manager will lead the operational and strategic delivery of steelwork replication projects while managing deliverables for quality, time, and cost. They are responsible for identifying project risks, managing stakeholder interfaces, and communicating complex technical topics effectively.
CSA Design Manager
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Blackedge Consulting 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Lead civil, structural, and architectural design coordination, managing design development, buildability reviews, interfaces, deliverables, technical approvals, and design changes against programme requirements. Coordinate BIM reviews and clash resolution, identify design risks, and support procurement, construction, quality, temporary works, and handover.
Construction Design Manager
🇬🇧 Bridgwater, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Edf Energy - Hinkley Point C 🇬🇧 Bridgwater, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
The Construction Design Manager will lead and manage the design process from concept through to construction, coordinating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors. They are responsible for ensuring design compliance, managing design risks, and overseeing technical submissions to ensure buildability and project alignment.
ELV Design Manager
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Clear. 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Lead and oversee ELV design for mission-critical data center projects across Europe, including connectivity, security, BMS, and building automation systems. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and vendors, review designs for quality and compliance, resolve technical risks, and support commissioning, handover, and operational readiness.
About Design Engineering careers
Design Engineering is the ultimate role for the builders who live in the code. These professionals bridge the gap between vision and reality by shipping production-ready design systems and interactive components.
Specialized in React, Tailwind, and Framer Motion, design engineers ensure that the intended vibe translates perfectly into the final product.
Companies like Vercel, Linear, and Framer value this hybrid skill set for its ability to bypass traditional handovers and move straight from design concept to live code.
Design engineers bridge design and development, building design systems, component libraries, and interactive prototypes. Roles are particularly hot at AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity where rich interfaces matter, as well as tool companies like Vercel, Framer, Linear, and Supabase. These positions often require skills in React, TypeScript, and web design.
Absolutely. Remote design engineering roles are increasingly common, especially at modern companies like Vercel, Linear, Notion, and AI startups like Midjourney. Many positions offer flexible hybrid arrangements in tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle.
Companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, Netflix, Vercel, and AI leaders like OpenAI value candidates who combine design fundamentals with coding proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Svelte). Experience with design tools (Figma, Framer) and animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP) is highly valued. View top design engineering portfolios for examples.
Design engineers typically earn more than traditional designers due to technical skills. Entry-level positions start at $85k–$110k, mid-level roles range $120k–$160k, and senior positions command $170k–$230k+ at major tech companies. AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI often pay at the top of market. Check our salary guide for comprehensive data.
Most top-tier companies, including Vercel, Linear, and Stripe, expect fluency in React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. However, the "plus" factor in 2026 is mastery of AI-assisted development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Being able to build and maintain Design Systems that scale across different frameworks is the most valuable skill in this category.
Design Engineering prioritizes the user experience and polish (the "vibe") over purely architectural backend concerns. A Design Engineer is responsible for the kinetic feel of a product, ensuring that Framer Motion transitions and accessibility standards are baked into the component library from day one. Browse Design Engineering roles to see this focus in action.