Senior Design Engineer

Orion is urgently seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead CDM compliance and design risk coordination on a high-impact FMCG production line installation. This is a project design role not product design, focused on integrating complex mechanical, electrical, and structural systems across filling lines, vessels, and automated assets. Senior Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead as Principal Designer for installations across new production lines
• Drive proactive risk elimination in design, ensuring CDM compliance from day one.
• Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015, driving compliance from pre-construction through installation.
• Rapidly embed into existing project teams and documentation to avoid delays.
• Lead design risk reviews across machinery, civils, and M&E systems.
• Collaborate tightly with the Principal Contractor to ensure seamless health & safety integration.
• Ensure all PD deliverables align with aggressive installation timelines.
• Set up clear communication channels across design and PC for H&S data flow
• Own and deliver health and safety file - future proofed for maintenance and decommissioning.

Senior Design Engineer Required Experience :

• Proven track record in FMCG installations (filling lines, vessels, automated systems).
• Deep understanding of Principal Contractor responsibilities and PD-PC collaboration.
• Solid command of CDM 2015 and Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Strong technical grasp of industrial design across mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.
• Experience compiling H&S Files and managing PCI.
• Confident communicator across client, design, and construction teams.