Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer (Renewables)

Salary: From 27,000 (Depending on Experience) + Annual Bonus

Location: Leicester, UK

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Renewable Energy | Plumbing & Heating | Mechanical Design | CAD | Building Services

About Us

UK Plumbing Supplies (UKPS) is one of the UK's largest independent plumbing and heating merchants, with over 300 branches nationwide. We're passionate about supporting the UK's transition to low-carbon energy by supplying high-quality renewable technologies and sustainable system designs.

We operate a decentralised business model that gives our people real autonomy, flexibility, and opportunities for career growth. If you're looking to join a future-focused team in a fast-growing sector -- this is your opportunity.

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Design Engineer to join our renewables division. You'll be designing low-carbon heating systems (including heat pumps, underfloor heating, and MVHR), creating 2D CAD drawings, and supporting internal teams and clients with technical solutions.

You might have recently graduated university or, already be working in renewables, or even looking to pivot from a mechanical, plumbing or CAD background. What we are looking for is a desire to learn and get stuck in - we'll support your further development.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and specify renewable heating systems (e.g., heat pumps, underfloor heating, MVHR)

- Produce accurate 2D CAD designs and layout drawings

- Prepare technical quotations and documentation

- Liaise with suppliers and internal sales teams

- Ensure designs meet UK Building Regulations and MCS standards

- Provide technical support to customers and colleagues

Skills & Experience

- Background in mechanical, plumbing, building services or heating system design

- Experience using CAD (AutoCAD preferred)

- Familiarity with renewables (heat pumps, underfloor heating, etc.) is a plus

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

- Competence with Microsoft Excel and design tools

- Qualifications: HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering preferred

Why Join UKPS?

- Be part of a growing renewable energy team

- Full training and product support provided

- Long-term progression within a national business

- Performance-based annual bonus

- Flexible, non-corporate working culture

Apply now to start your low-carbon design career with one of the UK's leading independent merchants.

Keywords: Design Engineer, Renewable Energy, Plumbing Design, Heat Pumps, CAD, AutoCAD, Building Services, Heating Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Design, MCS, HVAC

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate

Pay: 27,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Design Engineer