Design engineer: Average Salary in United Kingdom, 2026

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How much does a Design engineer make in United Kingdom?

£40,200/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Design engineer in United Kingdom is £40,200 per year or £20.62 per hour. Entry-level positions start at £37,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to £52,000 per year.

Median£40,200

Low£37,500

High£52,000

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Design Quality Engineer (Engineering Drawing Approval)

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Full-time

This role is a Design Quality Engineer / Engineering Checker which is responsible for ensuring engineering output is accurate, consistent and compliant with customer specifications, internal standa... Show more

Electrical Design Engineer- Senior/ Principal

Vital Energi Utilities LimitedBlackburn, England, UK

Full-time

Senior/ Principal Electrical Design Engineer Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth? If so, we are looking for a Senior and Principal Electrical Design Engineers to join o... Show more

Lead Design Engineer

JAMNewcastle-under-Lyme, ENG, GB

Full-time

I'm supporting a long-established UK engineering company specialising in power systems and grid infrastructure to recruit a.This is a senior, hands-on technical role where you’ll lead the... Show more

Design Quality Engineer

Office Owls Recruitment LimitedBolton, Greater Manchester, UK

Temporary

Overview: Our long-standing client is looking to appoint an Engineering Checker / Design Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of engineering output across the business ... Show more