Hi, I’m Ben Johnson. I’m a diligent and hardworking designer with 25 years of experience across a range of engineering environments. I’m a reliable team member who can also work independently to deliver high-quality results. I have a strong background in design engineering, project management, and fabrication planning, with an HND in Industrial Design and Engineering from Doncaster College. I pride myself on adapting quickly to new challenges and delivering practical, effective solutions. I currently work with teams in Sweden, Thailand, Italy and Dubai offering engineering design services as well as working with companies within the UK. I am outside Ir35 and am available for short or long term contracts.

Ben Johnson

Hi, I’m Ben Johnson. I’m a diligent and hardworking designer with 25 years of experience across a range of engineering environments. I’m a reliable team member who can also work independently to deliver high-quality results. I have a strong background in design engineering, project management, and fabrication planning, with an HND in Industrial Design and Engineering from Doncaster College. I pride myself on adapting quickly to new challenges and delivering practical, effective solutions. I currently work with teams in Sweden, Thailand, Italy and Dubai offering engineering design services as well as working with companies within the UK. I am outside Ir35 and am available for short or long term contracts.

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Hi, I’m Ben Johnson. I’m a diligent and hardworking designer with 25 years of experience across a range of engineering environments. I’m a reliable team member who can also work independently to deliver high-quality results.

I have a strong background in design engineering, project management, and fabrication planning, with an HND in Industrial Design and Engineering from Doncaster College. I pride myself on adapting quickly to new challenges and delivering practical, effective solutions.

I currently work with teams in Sweden, Thailand, Italy and Dubai offering engineering design services as well as working with companies within the UK. I am outside Ir35 and am available for short or long term contracts.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Project Manager at Redirack UK Ltd
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Contract management including customer liaison, site supervision and MHE hire. Design engineering of storage systems and factory infrastructure. Specification & procurement of materials. 2D & 3D CAD with Inventor and AutoCAD; Sales, Purchase & Invoice processing. Site surveys and setting out drawings.
Regional Sales Manager at Dexion Storage Centre
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Project Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager covering the Yorkshire region. Quotation and sales tenders. Project management. Design and planning of partitioning systems; Site surveys and inspections. Sales, Purchase & Invoice processing.
Freelance Designer at Freelancer
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Designer in leisure industry; design of trampoline parks and indoor soft play; AutoCAD design and 3D visualisation; signage and illustration design.
Mechanical Services Engineer at Wavin
July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006
Design of routed systems for domestic heating and water supply; Underfloor heating design and specification; Design of rainwater systems using volume tables; AutoCAD design and drawing.
CAD Draughtsman at Redirack UK Ltd
November 1, 2000 - November 1, 2000
CAD Design and Draughting; Pallet Rack design using AutoCAD R14; digitising tables; Production of installation and setting out drawings; Software & Telephone support to sales teams; Site surveys and setting out drawings.
Designer / Illustrator at House of Play Ltd
June 1, 1996 - June 1, 1996
Designer for Play Centre; Design and illustration; Interpretation of architectural and site drawings; On-site mural painting interior & exterior signage.

Education

HND Industrial Design and Engineering at Doncaster College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991
National Diploma in Product Design at Armthorpe Comprehensive
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1989
GCSEs at Armthorpe Comprehensive
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
January 1, 2014 - October 28, 2025
Photography 2 (CGLI/NOCN)
January 1, 1996 - October 28, 2025
3D AutoCAD (CG LI)
January 1, 1995 - October 28, 2025
Microsoft Excel
January 1, 1995 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other