As a design engineer you’re involved in the initial concept, design, development and management of projects in a range of sectors such as construction and the built environment, materials, software, components, machinery and vehicles.

To succeed you’ll need strong technical knowledge, as well as problem solving, communication, leadership and project management skills.

Depending on their specialist area, design engineers may also be known as CAD engineers, consulting engineers and product design engineers.

Design work is typically office based, however you’ll go on visits to meet clients. Site and plant visits will also be required (depending on your engineering specialism).