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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** ABT Engineering - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Salary:** £38,000.0 - £44,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f5f5e38d2be2cc2b ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Sheet metal?, We are looking for someone who has: * Proven experience in a design, draughting or fabrication-focused engineering role. * A strong background in fabrication, metalwork, structural steel, architectural metalwork, mechanical fabrication or similar. * Excellent AutoCAD skills. * Experience producing accurate fabrication drawings. * The ability to attend site alone, measure up confidently and translate measurements into accurate drawings. * A practical understanding of how fabricated items are manufactured and installed. * Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. * Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with site teams, clients and colleagues. * The ability to manage your own workload while working as part of a wider design team. Desirable Skills The following would be advantageous: * Experience using Autodesk Inventor. * Experience with 3D modelling. * Knowledge of sheet metal, steelwork, balustrades, platforms, walkways, stairs, frames, brackets or bespoke fabrication. * Experience working directly with workshops or manufacturing teams. * Full UK driving licence. ## Description We are looking for an experienced and practical Design Engineer / CAD Draughtsperson to join our growing design team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong fabrication background who enjoys taking a project from initial site survey through to detailed fabrication drawings. You will be working as part of a supportive design team, but you will also have the confidence and technical ability to attend sites independently, measure up accurately, understand what is required, and produce clear, reliable drawings for manufacture. The ideal candidate will be someone who is hands-on, detail-focused and able to think practically about how things are made, installed and maintained. This role would suit someone who has worked closely with fabricators, welders, installers or workshop teams and understands the importance of getting drawings right first time. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: * Attending client sites independently to carry out accurate surveys and measurements. * Producing detailed 2D drawings using AutoCAD. * Creating fabrication drawings suitable for workshop manufacture. * Working from site measurements, sketches, specifications and client requirements. * Liaising with the internal design team, workshop, project managers and site teams. * Ensuring all drawings are accurate, practical and suitable for fabrication. * Revising and updating drawings as projects develop. * Supporting the team with design input, technical problem-solving and buildability reviews. * Ensuring work is completed to agreed timescales and quality standards. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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