Design Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
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Design & Engineering Lead (Electrical - Data Centres) - London
🇬🇧 Slough, England, United Kingdom
Eaton Corporation 🇬🇧 Slough, England, United Kingdom
Lead the electrical design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions for data centre projects from concept to construction. Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and act as a primary client-facing lead for complex technical projects.
Mechanical Design Manager
🇬🇧 Coatbridge, ML5 3EH, United Kingdom
Emtec Group 🇬🇧 Coatbridge, ML5 3EH, United Kingdom
The Mechanical Design Manager will lead and coordinate internal and external design teams to ensure technical compliance and practical delivery of major MEP projects. They will also manage design activity, support bids, and provide technical support throughout the construction and post-handover phases.
Design Manager, EMEA Portfolio, Design, Sustainability & Engineering
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Amazon 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
The Design Manager will oversee the design of post-occupancy tenant improvement projects and small-to-medium new site expansions across the EMEA portfolio. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure design consistency, operational efficiency, and adherence to global workplace standards.
ENGMNG | Mechanical Design Engineering Manager | Gas Turbines
🇬🇧 Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Infosys 🇬🇧 Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
You will lead and develop a team of mechanical design engineers to deliver high-quality gas turbine components throughout the product development life cycle. This involves managing work packages, driving technical excellence, and collaborating across functions to ensure safety, cost, and schedule targets are met.
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Design Manager, EMEA Portfolio, Design, Sustainability & Engineering
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Amazon 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
The Design Manager will oversee and manage the design of post-occupancy tenant improvement projects and small/medium new site expansions across the EMEA portfolio. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure design consistency, operational efficiency, and adherence to global workplace standards.
Primary Design Manager
🇬🇧 Stafford, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Ge Vernova 🇬🇧 Stafford, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
The Primary Design Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, construction, and maintenance of physical infrastructure, including geotechnical and structural design for equipment. They also manage departmental operations, lead technical teams, and ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.
Primary Design Manager
🇬🇧 Stafford, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Ge Vernova 🇬🇧 Stafford, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Lead the design, construction, and maintenance of physical and natural environments, focusing on soil mechanics, seismic analysis, and industrial structures. Manage a technical team, overseeing staffing, performance development, and the execution of civil engineering roadmaps.
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.
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.
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.