Design Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
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Senior Electrical Design Manager
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Stack Infrastructure Emea 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
The Senior Electrical Design Manager will define and govern electrical engineering standards for STACK's European data centre portfolio. They will oversee electrical architecture, resilience models, and grid interface strategies while providing technical oversight for complex infrastructure projects.
Senior Mechanical Design Manager
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Stack Infrastructure Emea 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
The Senior Mechanical Design Manager will act as the primary technical authority for mechanical standards across STACK's EMEA data centre platform. They will oversee cooling strategies, thermal performance, and energy efficiency while providing technical guidance for complex mission-critical projects.
Design Engineering 12 Month Placement Scheme
🇬🇧 Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Caterpillar Inc. 🇬🇧 Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
The role involves designing mechanical systems and components for marine engines and gensets, including creating system schematics and layouts. You will also perform technical calculations and collaborate with shop floor personnel on assembly and manufacturing processes.
Civil Design Engineering Director (Consultancy)
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Aldwych Consulting Ltd 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
The Civil Engineering Director will lead and develop an established team while overseeing technical delivery, quality standards, and project resources. They will also focus on business development, strengthening client relationships, and shaping the future strategic direction of the civil engineering division.
Supplier Relationship Manager (Design Engineering Consultancy)
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Foster + Partners 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
The role involves developing and embedding a supplier relationship management framework to drive performance and reduce risk across a global portfolio of design and engineering consultancies. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and external partners to unlock innovation and champion sustainability within the supply chain.
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Engineering Design Manager
🇬🇧 Warrington, England, United Kingdom
United Utilities 🇬🇧 Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary in-house design teams to deliver a portfolio of complex engineering projects from feasibility to handover. Drive technical excellence, innovation, and standardisation while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Mechanical Design Manager
🇬🇧 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Pertemps Network Group 🇬🇧 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Lead and support the mechanical design team in developing bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery. Oversee projects from initial concept through to manufacture and commissioning while managing departmental resources and KPIs.
Lead Product Designer (£100k-£150k + Equity) at Pebble
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Jack & Jill 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Lead the end-to-end product craft for a 3D generative learning world, covering UX, UI, and visual language. Collaborate with founders to implement designs directly into the codebase to create immersive AI-driven experiences for children.
Engineering Design Manager
🇬🇧 Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Peaple Talent 🇬🇧 Witney, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Lead and develop a team of design engineers while managing multiple NPD projects from concept through to production. Improve engineering processes and design governance to support the company's growth in the automotive and motorsport sectors.
Senior Mechanical Design Manager
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Stack Infrastructure 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Act as the senior mechanical technical authority for EMEA, defining and governing mechanical engineering standards and cooling strategies for data centre platforms. Provide technical oversight and review of consultant designs to ensure scalability, energy efficiency, and compliance with reference designs.
Architect - Design manager
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Corecruitment Ltd 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
The role involves managing the design intent of super-prime residential projects from concept to completion. Key duties include coordinating external consultants, reviewing design proposals, and overseeing on-site delivery to ensure high standards.
Design Manager
🇬🇧 Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Rgb Recruitment Ltd 🇬🇧 Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Lead and coordinate the design process from bid and pre-construction through to project delivery for diverse construction projects. Manage external consultants and internal teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant, and commercially viable.
Design Manager - North Yorkshire
🇬🇧 Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Graham Group 🇬🇧 Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to deliver major construction projects, specifically Department for Education schemes. Manage the design process from tender to completion, ensuring compliance, buildability, and cost-effectiveness.
Technical Program Manager, ICT Fiber Design Engineering
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Google 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Lead global data center fiber designs and capacity planning to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability. Manage complex technical programs, overseeing ISP/OSP inventory and coordinating across engineering and external vendors.
Lead Technical Program Manager, Fiber Design Engineering APAC and EMEA
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Google 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Lead complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects focused on fiber design and capacity planning for data centers across APAC and EMEA. Manage technical reviews of electrical and mechanical designs while mentoring global team members and establishing global design standards.
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.