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Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with extensive design office experience, this could be a great fit for you.
Design Office Engineer
3 month contract - outside IR35
£30 - £40 per hour
Marine applications
Portsmouth
About the Role
We’re looking for someone who loves turning complex ideas into clear, structured, and accessible design practices. In this role, you’ll help shape and evolve our design approach so it works seamlessly across different teams and disciplines. You’ll be at the heart of connecting creative thinking with technical precision, making sure our design processes are easy to understand, consistent, and useful for everyone.
What you’ll be doing
Collaborate with engineering and specialist teams to make sure design processes align with technical requirements.
Work closely with senior design leadership to grow and refine our design framework.
Streamline and document design practices so they’re clear, consistent, and easy to follow.
Apply information architecture principles to organise design documentation for maximum usability.
Produce engaging visuals—like diagrams and flowcharts—that make complex concepts easier to digest.
Keep our design guides and reference materials up to date to support learning and onboarding.
Stay curious: review industry standards, research, and best practices to keep improving our framework.Qualifications and Experience:
Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Naval Architecture, Systems Engineering)
Strong understanding of product development and lifecycle
Exceptional written communication skills and attention to detail
Confident IT user and proficient with Atlassian tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira) and databases
Proactive, organised, and able to work independently
Why this role matters
You’ll be the bridge between creativity and engineering, helping teams communicate better and work smarter. Your work will make it easier for new colleagues to get up to speed, for teams to stay aligned, and for ideas to turn into impactful solutions.
Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK
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