Cad Designer

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading joinery specialist in Hampshire is seeking a CAD Designer to join their team. In this hands-on role, you will design bespoke interior joinery projects while collaborating closely with the design team. The ideal candidate has previous experience as a joinery draughtsman and is proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD/Inventor. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-quality solutions for a diverse range of clients.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in joinery design roles.
• Familiarity with CAD standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of current materials and design trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and produce design drawings.
• Create manufacturing drawings from architectural concepts.
• Maintain CAD standards and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Prior experience as a joinery draughtsman

Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD/Inventor

Experience working with wood and/or specialist joinery

Job description

Overview

Engineering @365 is working with a leading specialist joinery company that offers end-to-end design, manufacturing and installation services. They deliver high-quality joinery and specialist finishes across multiple sectors and are now looking to recruit a CAD Designer to join the team at their Hampshire facility.

As a CAD Designer, you’ll work in an established joinery team focusing on high-end joinery projects. This hands-on role involves designing bespoke interior joinery projects and collaborating closely with the design team to deliver high-quality solutions for a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Carry out measured site surveys and translate findings into accurate design drawings.
• Develop clear and practical manufacturing drawings from architectural concepts.
• Ensure technical drawings are cost-effective and incorporate specialist systems such as M&E, AV and IT where required.
• Apply and maintain consistent CAD standards, including layouts, line weights, numbering and layer management.
• Work directly with clients and design teams to define project briefs, present options, and secure approvals at key stages.
• Research and apply knowledge of current materials, products and design trends to enhance project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a joinery draughtsman.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD/Inventor
• Experience working with wood and/or specialist joinery.
• Ideally comes from a bench hand joiner background though not essential.

How to apply

To apply for the CAD Designer role, please apply above or alternatively call a member of the team at Engineering @365. Engineering @365 is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or belief.