Engineering and manufacturing organisations depend on design and project professionals to bring new products, systems and processes to life, to improve existing operations, and to lead technical and capital programmes. Whether organisations are developing new products, implementing systems upgrades, managing engineering change, or leading continuous improvement projects, these roles require a blend of technical expertise and practical project management capability. As part of Elevation’s Engineering & Manufacturing practice, we support recruitment for design engineers, project engineers, design coordinators, technical project managers and associated roles across permanent, interim, temporary and contract assignments. We take time to understand technical requirements, project scopes and organisational culture to ensure appointments deliver both technical value and project outcomes.
Recruiting design and project professionals requires insight into technical disciplines, project lifecycles and cross-functional collaboration. Our specialists combine sector knowledge with practical understanding of engineering design standards, project frameworks and delivery methodologies. We partner with clients to define role scope, technical expectations and cultural fit before engaging the market, so the candidates we introduce can integrate quickly into technical teams and contribute to successful project delivery. For candidates, we provide tailored guidance and access to opportunities where their design and project skills can be applied to meaningful engineering challenges and career progression.
What types of design and projects roles do you recruit for?
We recruit across design and engineering project positions, including design engineers, CAD/technical designers, project engineers, technical project managers, product development engineers, R&D engineers and engineering change coordinators.
Which industries do you recruit for within engineering and manufacturing?
We recruit across a wide range of engineering and manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, building products, construction materials, food and FMCG, chemicals, metals and materials, plastics and polymers, packaging, medical devices, energy, utilities, renewables and general manufacturing. This breadth allows us to apply transferable insight while understanding the specific operational, regulatory and cultural demands of each environment.
Do you recruit for interim or contract design and projects roles?
Yes. We support design and projects recruitment across permanent, interim, temporary and contract roles, providing flexible resourcing for product launches, systems updates, project peaks and technical change programmes.
What experience is important for design and projects roles?
Successful candidates typically bring strong technical design skills, project coordination capability, understanding of engineering standards, problem-solving ability and experience working within structured project delivery environments.
Which geographical locations do you cover?
We support design and projects recruitment nationally across the UK, working with organisations that require engineering design and project expertise in multiple locations. Alongside this national capability, we have strong regional expertise across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Midlands. This includes South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire, as well as Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We regularly work with businesses across key towns and cities, including Sheffield, Leeds, York, Huddersfield, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Worksop, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Hull, Goole, Gainsborough, Scunthorpe and Grimsby.
