CAD and Projects Designer

Cameo Consultancy (Recruitment) Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Banbury is seeking an experienced CAD and Projects Designer to manage project files and produce detailed drawings. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and training opportunities. Candidates should have strong technical and organisational skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD 2D is essential. Occasional travel within the UK and Ireland required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company assisted private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

On-the-job training and development

Qualifications

• Strong technical acumen with the ability to interpret specifications.
• Experience in process design.
• A background in engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High attention to detail and precision.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project files from client requests to order stage.
• Analyse client requirements and prepare cost estimates.
• Conduct on-site measurements and surveys.
• Attend client meetings to understand project scope.
• Produce detailed project drawings for offers and execution.
• Liaise with factories and subcontractors for project support.
• Validate drawings and technical solutions as necessary.
• Draft and review project proposals.

Skills

Technical acumen

Process design experience

Engineering background

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility for travel

Proactive mindset

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced CAD and Projects Designer to join a successful and market leading brand based in Banbury. The role is full time and permanent based onsite offering a salary of between £30,000 and £35,000. Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a key role in supporting both the sales and project implementation phases. Working closely with sales and project managers, you will contribute to the design, planning, and coordination of projects involving the installation and commissioning of large-capacity industrial equipment in the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities for the CAD and Projects Designer

• Manage project files from receipt of client specifications or requests (in collaboration with Sales Managers) through to the order stage alongside Project Managers
• Analyse client requirements, propose appropriate technical solutions, and prepare complete cost estimates for projects
• Conduct on-site measurements and surveys, including 3D scan surveys where required (occasional travel within the UK and Ireland)
• Attend client meetings with sales and project managers to understand the full scope of work
• Produce detailed project drawings to support financial offers and/or execution drawings for approved projects (AutoCAD 2D proficiency required; 3D knowledge advantageous).
• Liaise with group factories and subcontractors to support the preparation of financial offers and project drawings
• Validate drawings and technical solutions with factories, subcontractors, and sales managers as necessary
• Draft and review project proposals in collaboration with the sales team

Key Skills Required for the CAD and Projects Designer

• Strong technical acumen with the ability to interpret specifications and develop practical design solutions
• Experience in process design
• A background in engineering
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D (knowledge of 3D design tools beneficial)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, sales, and project teams
• High attention to detail and precision in both technical and financial documentation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Flexibility for occasional travel within the UK and Ireland
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and customer satisfaction
• Organised and detail orientated

Benefits

• A competitive salary of between £30,00 and £35,000
• Company assisted private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank hols
• In house and on the job training and development