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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** kpm media ltd
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Data Analysis
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.fmj.co.uk/careers/62528/Help-Desk-Supervisor-Facilities-Management-London-East

## About the Role

* Degree in an engineering subject, ideally in the field of electrical (Desired NOT Essential)
 * Demonstrable ability to design LV electrical systems
 * Experience delivering complex tasks to tight timelines
 * Experience in direct client engagement throughout project lifecycle and ability to cope with a wide variety of tasks
 * Fluent command in English in writing and speech, allowing for creation of clear written reports.
 * Good organisation and time management skills.
 * Interpersonal skills including the confidence to seek help from colleagues where required.
 * Good command of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
 * Full driving license and willingness to travel on occasion to visit sites nationally

The ideal candidate will also have experience in:

 * Designing commercial Solar PV, Battery or EV systems
 * Preparing technical responses for tender bids
 * Using AutoCAD, PVSyst, PVSol*3D, Amtech/Trimble Pro Design
 * HV electrical design
 * BS7671 qualification

## Description

* Liaising with a wide range of customers and stakeholders at the highest level.
 * Working on multiple projects concurrently.
 * Producing written reports and other documentation for delivery to the client.
 * Supporting the continuous improvement and development of group procedures and documentation.
 * Able and willing to assist less experienced colleagues with their engineering queries.
 * Confident in briefing and delegation.
 * Any other appropriate duties as directed by line management.

Design Engineer Main Duties

 * Work in a technical capacity to support the business development and operations teams to win and develop large scale commercial projects from initial bid through to commissioning.
 * Understanding, amending and producing technical drawings.
 * Undertake site surveys nationally and other activities to support successful project development.
 * Technical oversight of pre-construction and operational projects.
 * Support due diligence activity to include data analysis, documentation review and risk analysis.


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