Technical Design Engineer in City of Westminster

Overview

As a Technical Design Engineer, you\’ll sit at the heart of fast-moving retail projects, working side-by-side with Project Managers to bring ambitious concepts to life – on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standard. You\’ll own the technical journey from early-stage design through to manufacture and installation, balancing creativity with precision, problem-solving with pace, and innovation with commercial awareness. If you enjoy being trusted, challenged, and genuinely involved in the full end-to-end delivery of projects, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality technical CAD drawings in SolidWorks for complex retail environments
• Collaborating with a close-knit project team to hit deadlines, manage expectations, and exceed client standards
• Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, suppliers, and manufacturers
• Reviewing and quality-controlling work from external suppliers and partners
• Costing projects using established supplier databases and proven methods
• Attending client meetings and briefs to ensure seamless translation from concept to CAD
• Visiting suppliers and overseeing quality control during production
• Managing technical challenges proactively – spotting issues before they become problems
• This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where priorities can shift quickly, deadlines can be tight, and revisions happen fast. You\\\’ll need confidence, agility, and a cool head – but you\\\’ll also have autonomy, trust, and a real voice in how projects are delivered.
• Technical CAD engineering with a focus on value, function, sustainability, and innovation
• Producing clear, accurate, high-standard technical drawings
• Value engineering with an emphasis on lifecycle value and responsible design
• Supporting project delivery through smart planning and technical insight
• Working at speed while maintaining a logical, thorough approach
• You have 3+ years\\\’ experience using SolidWorks, ideally within retail design or a similar fast-paced environment
• You\’re comfortable managing your own projects, not just individual tasks
• You understand materials, manufacturing processes, and how designs are actually built
• You care deeply about quality, detail, and doing things properly
• You\’re resourceful, proactive, and take pride in getting the job done – whatever it takes
• You think commercially, creatively, and sustainably
• You enjoy working directly with clients and suppliers
• Bonus points if you\\\’ve used Adobe Suite for artworking – but it\\\’s not essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years\\\’ experience using SolidWorks (retail design or similar fast-paced environment preferred)
• Strong technical CAD skills and ability to produce high-quality drawings
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and production considerations
• Commercial, creative, and sustainable mindset
• Excellent collaboration with clients and suppliers