Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 1 January 2026
LOCATION
Glasgow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Industrial refrigeration plant engineering P&ID Bills of Materials Electrical Specifications Problem solving BEng

FULL DESCRIPTION

Design Engineer at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Glasgow - Flexible location

Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits package

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17.00, Friday 08:30 to 16.00

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Design Engineer to join our experienced Design department, working in a fast paced environment where the successful candidate will work as part of the team ensuring our reputation of high quality is upheld. The Design team are based in Glasgow, although remote working arrangement/locations will be considered.

The successful candidate will report to the Design Manager and will be primarily responsible for preparing Industrial Contract design documentation in accordance with company standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Industrial refrigeration plant engineering
  • Prepare design documentation in accordance with company standards and procedures, including Diagram of Connections (P&ID), Bills of Materials and Electrical Specifications
  • Carry out calculations and selections of critical components
  • Ensure best practice in design solutions
  • Provide advice and troubleshooting support to Star colleagues
  • Timely production of error free design documentation

The Candidate

The role is suited to an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with good problem solving skills.

There will a structured training plan for the successful candidate to support them in their new role and, where applicable, toward chartership

Key skills and experience:

  • Qualifications – BEng or above in a relevant engineering discipline

All Star employees are entitled to our benefits package which includes:

  • Annual leave: 35 days
  • Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions with company top up based on the level of AVC’s
  • Company car scheme: choice of car or van
  • Professional Development: bi-annual reviews on development to encourage career growth
  • Private Medical insurance available after 6 months of employment with additional family option
  • Permanent Health Insurance: generous long term illness cover equal to 50% of salary with continuation of company pension contributions
  • Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 fully confidential service offering practical support and access to counsellors for a range of personal, as well as work related issues
  • Star Share Ownership Plan: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme
  • Bi-annual salary increases for all employees linked to RPI
  • Annual company profitability bonus
  • Employee Milestone bonus, including increased holiday entitlement
  • Unrivalled job security

Contact email

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