CAD Design Engineer

STR Group Limited; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A design engineering firm is seeking an experienced CAD Design Engineer located in Romsey. You will be responsible for producing accurate 3D models and technical drawings using AutoCAD while supporting the full design lifecycle. This hybrid role offers a competitive rate of £30-35 an hour, with remote work and occasional visits to the office. Candidates must have a solid grounding in engineering design principles and subsea experience is highly valued.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Remote working with occasional travel

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with 3D modelling.
• At least 2 years of experience in AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles.
• Experience in subsea, oil and gas, or marine structures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed 3D models and technical drawings.
• Translate client and internal requirements into practical CAD designs.
• Support project teams through the full design lifecycle.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to clarify requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards.

Skills

3D modelling

AutoCAD

Engineering design principles

Subsea experience

Hydraulics or electrical design

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CAD Design Engineer Role - Southampton

Employment Type: Contract Outside IR35 - 6 months

Rate: £30-35 an hour

Location: Southampton

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Design Engineer based in Romsey.Are you a CAD pro with solid 3D modelling experience, looking for your next hybrid contract role? Do you thrive on taking a design from concept to reality? Then this sounds like the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and detailed 3D models and technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Translating client and internal requirements into practical, build-ready CAD designs.
• Supporting project teams through the full design lifecycle, from concept through to implementation.
• Working on subsea trenching machines, but experience in this field isn't necessary
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to clarify requirements and resolve technical queries.
• Own the end-to-end design process, from concept to implementation
• Ensuring designs are compliant with relevant standards and project specifications.
• Providing input on design improvements, value engineering, and efficient manufacturing solutions.

Skills and Experience

• Proven hands-on experience with 3D modelling
• Have at least 2 years of experience in AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools)
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles
• Must have subsea, oil and gas, marine structural experienceExperience in hydraulics or electrical design is a plus

What's in it for you

• Competitive rates
• Remote working with occasional travel to the office twice a month
• Ability to work on practical, engineering projects
• Work as part of a collaborative, fast-moving environment with experienced engineers

If you're an experienced CAD Design Engineer, and this sounds like a role you'd be interested in, then please apply below with your CV.