Design Engineer

Job description

Detail Design Engineers – Marine Projects (Junior to Senior Level)

Location: Belcan Derby or Glasgow Office

Employment Type: Permanent or Contract

Belcan is expanding its Marine business unit and is seeking talented Detail Design Engineers across multiple disciplines—Structural, Piping, Electrical, and Outfit Design—to support the delivery of complex naval ship projects. We welcome applications from Junior through to Senior level professionals, offering flexible career paths and the opportunity to work on high-impact engineering solutions.

Role Overview:

As a Detail Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality 2D and 3D design outputs across a range of marine systems and structures. You’ll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support the design, development, and integration of components and systems for naval vessels.

Disciplines & Technical Focus Areas:

Structural Design

• Modelling and drafting of bulkheads and decks
• Shell modelling and nesting

Piping Design

• Pipe routing and isometric outputs

Electrical Design

• Electrical system/component design
• Electronic schematic analysis
• CMPIC / cable management
• Cable segregation and load calculations

Outfit Design

• Compartment design
• Integration of equipment
• Ship’s access and escape equipment
• Insulation, paint, and deck coverings

Key Toolsets:

• PTC Windchill
• Siemens Foran

Preferred Experience:

• Naval Ships
• Cable Networks
• Processing Plants (for piping design)

Why Join Belcan?

• Work on cutting-edge naval defence projects with real-world impact.
• Flexible employment options – choose between permanent or contract roles.
• Be based in our Derby or Glasgow offices, with potential for hybrid working.
• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team with opportunities for growth and development.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English